Spanish language Democratic lawmakers North Korea says missile network becomes trying to ration could carry a large Obama network free speech nuclear warhead PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 5

Volume 19, Issue 12 May 17-23, 2017 lasvegastribune.com

Judge William Kephart is charged with publicly interfering in Kirstin Lobato case By Hans Sherrer beas corpus petition in the District what we did. I have no qualms Justice Denied (justicedenied.org) Court that presented new evidence about what happened and how we Special to the Las Vegas Tribune [showing] she is actually innocent. prosecuted this matter. I believe it District Court Judge William Ms. Lobato’s case has received na- was completely justice done.” Kephart has been charged with five tional and international media atten- On May 9, 2017 the Nevada ethics violations by the Nevada tion. Commission on Judicial Discipline Commission on Judicial Discipline. Kephart was elected a Clark filed five ethics charges against The charges relate to allegations he County District Court judge in No- Kephart related to his comments publicly interfered in the Kirstin vember 2014. during the interview. The Lobato case during a television in- While Ms. Lobato’s petition was Commission’s Formal Statement terview broadcast in February 2016. pending in the Nevada Supreme Of Charges states: “Respondent’s Kephart was one of the prosecutors Court, Kephart gave an on-camera television interview statements at- when Ms. Lobato was convicted in interview about her case to KSNV tested to his belief that Ms. Lobato October 2006 of voluntary man- News 3 in Las Vegas. During the is guilty as he indicated that justice slaughter and other charges related interview broadcast on February 29, was done, although these comments to the July 2001 homicide of home- 2016, Kephart’s statements about directly contrast with Ms. Lobato’s less Duran Bailey in Las Vegas. In KIRSTIN LOBATO her case, included: “I stand behind JUDGE WILLIAM KEPHART (See Kephart, Page 7) May 2010 Ms. Lobato filed a ha- My Point Judge Almase fails to follow the law By Rolando Larraz the city’s Planing and Code En- advise you that the City of Las Ve- of View Las Vegas Tribune forcement Division letter sent to her gas Municipal Code 19.06.140(G) By Rolando Larraz Municipal Court Judge Heidi stating that political signs are not states that political signs shall be Almase seems to believe she is allowed in public property. placed only on private property and I have always believed that Las above the law. She is ignoring her Judge Almase has signs in sev- political signs shall not be placed Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers own city rules and laws and plac- eral vacant lots on Alexander and on any public property or right of was an honest and sincere friend. I ing her campaign signs in public Hualapai, Alta East of Hualapai, way or posted on any utility pole enjoyed the times that we shared places. Hualapai North of Alta, and at Alta or device. Please have the signs re- during his appearances on Face The After finishing her first term as and Summerlin Parkway, around moved by May 15, 2017. Signs not Tribune radio show, and I do see a Municipal Court Judge, Depart- the area of Angel Park Golf Course. removed will be removed by City him as the perfect candidate for the ment 3, Judge Almase faces an op- All of these locations are City of of Las Vegas personnel, and im- city council ward seat he has held ponent and seems to be having a Las Vegas properties. pound fees will be issued to the sign for the last five years. hard time raising money as well as Las Vegas Tribune was able to owners when picked up. Please call I have never in my whole life put gaining supporters. obtain a copy of letter Code En- if you have any questions.” bumper stickers for any political Judge Almase’s desperation to forcement sent to the candidates, The signs were still there on candidates on my car or on my keep her job as judge has her vio- and it reads as follows: Tuesday night at this newspaper’s truck, but I have one of Council- lating her own laws and ignoring JUDGE HEIDI ALMASE “We are sending this letter to (See Almase, Page 3) man Bob Beers on both because I believe in him. I have said on many occasions Cyberwarfare doesn’t make the front page, but ... that I am not in this business for the By Thomas Mitchell at Nellis Air Force Base. In it he spotlight, for the money, or to win The news items were pages talks about the role of Nellis, which a popularity contest. In fact, I be- apart and totally unrelated. Or were includes discussion of the base’s lieve that if I was a likeable or popu- they? cyberwarfare role. The “bird” colo- lar person, I could not be doing my On the cover of the morning nel commented that an example of job as I am supposed to do. newspaper is an AP account of cyberwarfare would be “figuring My problem is that when I offer North Korea successfully testing a out how, if our nation decided, we my friendship to someone and then nuclear-capable missile. The would take down the electrical grid that person betrays me, my feelings Seoul-datelined story opens: in North Korea.” are hurt; Bob Beers just did that: “North Korea on Monday boasted The irony is that North Korea He insulted my intelligence and of a successful weekend launch of doesn’t have much of an electric hurt my feelings when he lied to a new type of ‘medium long-range’ grid to take down, but we do. me. ballistic rocket that can carry a In fact a story at Townhall today I would have been fine with the heavy nuclear warhead.” The talks about what could be used to truth if he would have told me that rocket flew 490 miles. take down our grid — electromag- he could no longer do my radio Inside the Nevada section there netic pulse or EMP, which could be show because he is not allowed to is an interview with the com- Col. Paul J. Murray, commander of the 99th Air Base Wing delivered by a solar flare or a high- be seen at Radio Tribune. mander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, discusses cyberwarfare. (See Cyberwarfare, Page 5) After nineteen appearances, dur- ing the primary election, now Bob Beers all of a sudden (without ad- Trump: I have an ‘absolute right’ to share facts vance notice or a last minute call) By Jordan Fabian finds out that his ward is “too far The Hill for his constituents to hear the President Trump on Tuesday show” that we were running repeat- defended revealing sensitive infor- edly day and night. mation to top Russian diplomats, A man name Jerry C. in Buffalo, saying in pair of early morning New York, 2,268 miles away; a tweets that he has an “absolute woman name Maria U in Miami, right” to do so. Florida, 2,533 miles from Las Ve- Trump tweeted that he shared gas; and a woman named Jennifer the information with the Russians R in Santa Monica, California, 299 for “[h]umanitarian reasons, plus I miles from Las Vegas can hear our want Russia to greatly step up their radio station clearly, but Bob Beers’ fight against ISIS & terrorism.” constituents — only twenty miles He said he wanted to provide from downtown Las Vegas — can- Russia with “facts pertaining... to not reach us on the Internet or on terrorism and airline flight safety,” YouTube. WOW! What a tragedy. something that he has “the absolute What a waste of time, and what a right to do” as commander in chief. waste of our efforts and our good Trump also vented his frustra- intentions trying to help Bob Beers tion that, once again, details from get re-elected. How sad that is. his conversations with foreign dig- If Bob Beers’ campaign adviser nitaries leaked to the press. is prohibiting him from visiting “I have been asking Director Radio Tribune, it may be a good Comey & others, from the begin- idea for him to obey her orders be- ning of my administration, to find cause she knows the ropes in the the LEAKERS in the intelligence political arena and she is never go- community,” he tweeted. ing to hurt him because that would (See Russia, Page 6) President Trump with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Ambassador Sergei Kislyak (right). be like hurting her own political reputation. FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES A situation like this one is what makes me a lousy politician. I can- not be a hypocrite, I cannot be two- Unfinished business is still on the table for LVMPD faced, because I am a person of my By Gordon Martines why. used, and I will keep at it until I it was the biggest fraud ever to hit own: I will not let anyone direct me, Sixty-five million dollars of tax- Well, I am Mr. Nobody and I find out. the police departments — all the manage me, or control me like a payer monies went toward a Police want to know where the $65 mil- In the early 2000s, this new ra- way to the East Coast — in years. little puppet. I treat people like they Radio System that never worked lion of taxpayer money went for the dio system, made by Harris Corp. I guess for years the LVMPD treat me: When they give me re- properly; yet it appears nobody phony Police Radio System. It is was to be the hottest police radio always thought of me as a pain in spect, I give respect back. wants to know why, at least not the my money and I have a right to system on the block. Well, as it hap- the butt, as I always wanted to keep (See My Point of View, Page 2) people who are supposed to know know where it went, and how it was pens, that was not the case. In fact, (See From the Desk, Page 3) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Spanish language network becomes Obama network By Las Vegas Tribune Staff gration situation — because he nore the voter’s choice of electing Most news programming on the works for a Mexican station. Donald Trump president and dou- Spanish language networks in the Another show on the same bling their efforts to attack the United States are fighting for the Telemundo station is Maria Teresa President above all. position of Socialist-Democrat Araras’ show with Al Rojo Vivo, It is no doubt a blessing to live spokesperson, creating the news where the attacks on the president, in a country like the one we are all instead of reporting it. in her personal opinion, from the enjoying — so they can freely be The news program with Jose little politics she may think she able to express their opinions and Diaz Ballard is an embarrassment knows, coupled with her normal be able to attack the administration to the profession, to the Spanish disrespectful attitude, is noticeable. that is the choice of the American culture, to the Diaz Ballard family She is also aware, as are we, that community. name and his two brothers, Lincoln she works for a Mexican company It is a fact that all those so-called and Mario, who for a very long time and is no doubt kissing the boots of journalists act and talk tough here have served with honesty and dig- her employer and master. in the almost-free United States of nity in the Congress of the United Another Spanish network with America, but none of them are will- States. socialist ideas trying to brainwash ing to talk tough or criticize the dic- The Diaz Ballard brothers are is the only one of the three brothers fender of Obama, Clinton and the their audience is Univision, where tatorial governments of Cuba, Ven- the nephews of Mirta Diaz Ballard, that follows in the footsteps of his whole clan of Socialist-Democrats the star reporter, Jorge Ramos, is ezuela, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Syria, the first wife of the Cuban tyrant, cousin’s father. Lincoln and Mario attacking every move President willingly protecting the network or any other country with anti- Fidel Castro, and the mother of Fi- are distinguished members of the Trump makes. socialist ideas and at the same time American feelings and sentiments del Junior,but it is possible that Jose Republican Party, with reputations There is no need to mention the protecting his daughter’s job with because they know they would end surpassed by none. tone of sentiment in his voice when the Clinton Crime Family. up†in a prison, if they are lucky, or It is unknown who the producer defending illegal Mexican aliens — There is no more reporting the dead. of the Jose Diaz Ballard news show as if the Mexicans are the only ones news on most stations, American or If English-speaking news pro- TRIBUNE is, but it seems like it must be a de- that are suffering from the immi- foreign; they are all willing to ig- (See Obama Network, Page 4) VOL. 19, NO. 12

FOUNDER My Point of View (Continued from Page 1) three years old and is paid for be- more dents than I have wrinkles in sor is not interested in any special Rolando Larraz I do not live in a fantasy world; cause it was a gift; my working my face, and I am happy. interest, she may only be interested PUBLISHER I live in a real world, and whayever truck is seventeen years old and is I did my due diligence by sup- in her own benefit and no one else’s. AND I say today, I should be able to say paid for. porting Stavros Anthony, and now I do recommend that the people EDITOR IN CHIEF again tomorrow or next year. I do not worry if people like my I am doing my part by reminding of Las Vegas re-elect Bob Beers. I, Rolando Larraz I try to live my life as transpar- home or not because I never bring the people of Las Vegas that their Rolando Larraz, approve this en- ently as possible because, in my anyone home; that is my castle, my best choice in this June city elec- dorsement. GENERAL MANAGER humble opinion, I believe that it is private domain in which to rest and tion is Bob Beers, regardless of the My name is Rolando Larraz, and Perly Viasmensky the best way. be me. It has always been my con- fact that he may be controlled by as always, I approved this column. I do not need to live in a $3,600- tention that the car does not make his campaign adviser — or not. At * * * * * MANAGING EDITOR a-month home that I cannot afford. the person, the person’s actions do. least I know that Bob Beers is not Rolando Larraz is Editor in Maramis Choufani I pay my mortgage with my Social I am the same person now as I was controlled by someone’s money or Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His Security check and I don’t drive a driving the Bentley — actually I any powerful person. column appears weekly in this PRODUCTION Don Snook car that is so expensive I have to feel better now because I do not Bob Beers is his own man — as newspaper. To contact Rolando worry about it being repossessed have to worry about someone hit- long as he is not under the spell of Larraz, email him at: ASSOCIATE EDITOR every morning because I couldn’t ting my car, and I don’t have a high his campaign adviser. Even if he is, [email protected] or Colleen Lloyd make a payment. My car is twenty- insurance bill, and my truck has I am sure that his campaign advi- at 702-272-4634.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Kenneth A. Wegner For advertising rates, deadlines call 702-426-6022 or 702-426-5962

Las Vegas Tribune is published weekly at 717 So. 9th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. Main Number: (702) 714-0119 RadioTribune Call-in Number (702) 983-0711 Website: LasVegasTribune.com All rights reserved. Statements, opinions and points of view ex- pressed by the writers are their own and do not necessarily rep- resent those of the publisher. Information, including prices and times, is considered correct at the time of publishing but may change without notice. Las Ve- gas Tribune assumes no re- sponsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, transparencies or other submitted materials. For return, please enclose a self- addressed stamped envelope. Las Vegas Tribune published weekly by the Tribune Media Group David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President Quote of the Week: “There is no illness that is not exacerbated by stress.” —Allan Lokos Please Note: Although the Las Vegas Tribune is open to all and sundry opin- ions about what we publish, we wish to inform all those who choose to submit their opinions in writing to refrain from threat- ening anyone about whom an ar- ticle is written or the writer of the article. In other words, any opinions containing threats will not be published. We thank you for adhering to this policy. MISSION STATEMENT We search for the truth, em- brace the truth, and print the truth. If we inadvertently print some- thing that is not true, we will let our readers know. We are open to documented information to shed CALL TODAY light on any issue of concern to our readers. We are of service to our community, and it is our in- (702) 426-6022 or (702) 426-5962 tention to serve our community the best way we can. Email: [email protected] RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE EVERY WEEK! To receive a complimentary link to every new issue of the Las Vegas Tribune, please send an email to [email protected] and give us the email address where you would like your copy sent. We look forward to having you as a subscriber to our publication. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 Newspaper fails to uncover name of the ‘mystery’ gaming licensee By Thomas Mitchell nature of these unusual circum- reported that Democrats filed pub- Often the most significant aspect stances. I was also extremely wor- lic records request seeking copies of a news story is what it doesn’t ried about what the conversation of Laxalt’s official communications report. might entail. Based on my knowl- with Adelson and his representa- The morning newspaper reports edge of Nevada statutes, including tives. The Sun story also mentioned that Democratic Assemblywoman past discussions with federal au- the secretly recorded conversation Maggie Carlton of Las Vegas is thorities, I determined it was in my that remains a mystery to the news- seeking to conduct a hearing on a best interest, and those of the state paper into which it is inserted. surreptitious recording made by and the GCB, to record the upcom- The Sun reported, “Laxalt has Gaming Control Board Chairman ing oral conversation.” faced criticism over an April 2016 A.G. Burnett of a conversation with Burnett reportedly turned over a meeting with Gaming Control Attorney General Adam Laxalt con- copy of the recording to the FBI, Board Chairman A.G. Burnett. cerning “a certain licensee” — in which found no criminal behavior. Democrats have asked the FBI to other words, a casino owner. The Independent reported that release any audio recordings and Near the end, the news account Laxalt sent this statement to the documents related to the case and informs readers that neither Carlton news outlet: “Today’s news proves called for a state ethics investiga- nor the AG’s office would name that the point — Nevada democratic tion, saying Laxalt was attempting “certain licensee.” (sic) politicians will stop at noth- to push Burnett into supporting Now who on earth could that ing — including twisting and po- Adelson in a lawsuit.” “certain licensee” be? liticizing a routine action that pre- A year ago the Gaming Control Back in February an online news vious attorneys general, including Board fined the Sands $2 million operation called The Nevada Inde- Catherine Cortez Masto, have for failing to maintain the reputa- pendent reported that Burnett had taken... We look forward to expos- tion of the gaming industry. This secretly recorded a meeting with Sheldon Adelson, owner of casinos and newspaper. Laxalt in which the AG asked that ing this for what it is: a political at- was based on the company settling time in an attempt to explain his more light to this situation.” tack designed to distract from the with the Securities and Exchange the gaming board file an affidavit meeting with Burnett on behalf of At about 4 a.m. Monday The in a civil lawsuit in Las Vegas de- Democrats’ radical agenda that Commission for a $9 million civil Adleson, “The Attorney General’s Nevada Independent, which bills harms Nevada’s working families.” penalty, which follow on a $47.4 manding that certain records con- Office was approached by the itself in social media as cerning the Las Vegas Sands be kept Laxalt is said to be planning to million settlement with Treasury a Sands Corporation asking us to file @TheNVIndy, posted a lengthy run for governor. In March the Sun couple of year earlier. confidential. The Sands is owned by an amicus brief about NRS 463 — story recapping its previous report- Sheldon Adelson, whose family a statute that protects the confiden- ing on the topic and attaching a 14- owns the Las Vegas Review-Jour- tiality of documents submitted to page notarized affidavit filed by Almase nal. Adelson is also a major con- the Gaming Control Board. I’ve Burnett on April 27. Why he cre- (Continued from Page 1) tributor to Laxalt’s political cam- and has been a prosecutor with the made it a practice to personally ad- ated the affidavit is unclear. deadline. Apparently, this judge, paigns. Clark County District Attorney for vise and meet with my clients on a That affidavit explained for the who is campaigning for re-election, The Nevada Independent is almost twenty years. She now funded by contributions, a large regular basis. As a Nevada state- first time why Burnett, who was ap- is not paying attention to the city’s serves as Chief Deputy District At- portion of which come from Sands wide elected official, I also meet pointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval, letter. torney and has been a lead prosecu- competitors, and is headed up by with constituents all the time on is- decided to record the conversation. Almase vs. Cambell tor on virtually every type of crimi- former Review-Journal, Las Vegas sues that are important to the State “Further, because said licensee had After the Primary Election, nal case in Nevada. Sun and television commentator and our clients.” in recent months been part of the Judge Almase was dropped by her She is committed to the safety Jon Ralston. In the story first filed online purchase of the Las Vegas Review- campaign manager, David Thomas, and well-being of the community. Both the Independent and Battle Tuesday evening, the morning pa- Journal, and as previously noted, a local marijuana (dispensary) king- Cara is endorsed by the Las Vegas Born Media newspaper sought a per quoted Carlton as saying in a there were news articles implying pin, who the Las Vegas Tribune has Tribune newspaper. She has said on copy of the recording under the statement, “Last week I issued a that agents or employees of the taken issue with for his question- several occasions, including during state public records law but were subpoena for information regarding newspaper had sent reporters able ethics and political a Las Vegas Tribune party in her turned down. “Even if the requested actions Attorney General Laxalt around to monitor particular judges, maneuverings. The lame excuse he honor, why she is running. Several material was a public record,” the took to interfere with the Gaming including the judge presiding over gave for dropping her was that she people approached her asking her gaming board custodian stated, “it Control Board’s oversight of a cer- the wrongful termination case, I was not able to raise enough money; to run for Department 3 because is declared confidential and privi- tain licensee... The information is was concerned reporters might be Cara Campbell, her opponent for “they need a fair judge on that leged by law and, therefore, exempt unsettling and warrants a hearing. monitoring me, as well.” the seat, raised triple the amount of bench.” After serious thought and from disclosure.” We will work with the Chairman of Burnett also said, “I was campaign contributions. talks with her family, she decided Laxalt issued a statement at the the Gaming Control Board to bring shocked and in disbelief due to the Campbell is a native Las Vegan to file and run for that seat. From The Desk (Continued from Page 1) detectives, found out that this same big question was what was the ex- LVMPD administrators and line in many capacities over his 39-year the police department honest in ev- radio system was the brunt of sev- planation going to be for this mess, some pockets. Word has it that some career in law enforcement. He was erything they did, especially using eral lawsuits filed across the nation even after you were told it was a high ranking police administrators a candidate for sheriff in 2002, taxpayer monies. by other police departments be- fake. But, now let us not even went to work for Harris Corp. later 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- Here was another venture by the cause it failed to perform properly. talkabout the number of Officers on. tention of bringing integrity and ac- police department that would really The information was supplied by that were hurt because of this radio This looks just like another countability back to the department, bea shiny penny in the world of me and others to police administra- system and the police incidents that crooked deal to put on this list for and filed a federal lawsuit against deception. Starting out this would tors but was ignored. In fact, a were hampered. LVMPD, and to have to keep cov- LVMPD in 2011. Martines has ap- be made with an outlay of $43 mil- memo came through the ranks that At last in 2014, there was a law- ering up. Get the right guy into of- peared on “Face The Tribune” ra- lion to get the project started, which anyone saying bad things about the suit filed against Harris Corp. by fice in 2018, and maybe we will dio show several times and is cur- would integrate the current radio new radio system would be disci- the LVMPD. But there was a glitch get some answers rently the host of “Open Mic” on system (analog) with the new radio plined. In fact, I personally, along in the proceedings, a non-disclosure Remember to Keep your Faith, Tuesdays and Thursday at 11:00 system (digital). As soon as that with my squad, was told never to agreement was introduced into the Keep your Gun, and they can Keep a.m. He contributes his opinions started, the radio system started on mention the radio or even speak proceedings. So now we all don’t their Change. and ideas to the Las Vegas Tribune a downward path from which it about it at a unit meeting, or be dis- know how much money was recov- In God We Trust to keep the public informed and never recovered. This was a path ciplined. ered to the LVMPD. Let’s see $68 * * * * * help improve policing in Las Vegas. that lasted for 6 years, which even- You could pretty much see that million should be a nice chunk, or Gordon Martines is a former Gordon Martines can be contacted tually ended in scraping the entire the radio system was a hot topic and maybe just enough to satisfy the LVMPD detective who has served via email at [email protected]. system and spending another $22 that the money already spent was million to try to fix it. already going to hit the fan, and Contrary to what t he public may then finally the decision was being believe, I, along with several other made to scrap the system. Now the

AJ Maimbourg/Ed Klapproth, Co-Founders Please join us in our national wave to bring God back into our country! Our mission is to recruit State leaders across the country to lead in vetting every single federal, state, county and city candidate running for office in 2016... We will then choose the ones we at the Christian Crusade will endorse and publicize nationally. We have allowed God to be removed far too long now and it is time to pick up the “banner” and bring Him back in a concentrated effort to restore His word and code. Please visit our website and review all the categories. The volunteer section will allow you to do just that, as well as we will post the State National Directors in that section as we recruit them. The website still has some construction to do, but, we are nearly there.

If you have a desire to be a Contributor of articles, please contact me and let me know.

www.thechristiancrusade.com Also, please join our Facebook group if you are on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 1634723793433487/ YOUR PRAYERS AND DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!! CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Democratic lawmakers trying to ration free speech By Thomas Mitchell $600 million to $1.2 billion. sources from those and other tice Antonin Scalia wrote: “The Nevada’s Democratic lawmak- The resolution would not only sources, it overwhelms the rights (First) Amendment is written in ers in Carson City are seeking to overturn Citizens United but also we have as Americans and the du- terms of ‘speech,’ not speakers. Its enforce their egalitarian philosophy McCutcheon v. FEC. ties we have to participate in our text offers no foothold for exclud- on everyone: All people are equal Democrats think all money be- self-governing republic, as equal ing any category of speaker, from and deserve equal rights — and longs to the state except what the citizens with equal representation.” single individuals to partnerships of only equal amounts of those rights. state allows you to keep, and now He argued that politics is not a individuals, to unincorporated as- You have the right to free speech, they demand to take control of how marketplace to be bought and sold. sociations of individuals, to incor- but no more than anyone else. you spend that. Yes, it is a marketplace — one porated associations of individuals This past week an Assembly In addressing an Assembly com- of ideas. But no matter how much — and the dissent offers no evi- committee heard testimony on Sen- mittee on her bill Cannizzaro said someone spends trying to persuade dence about the original meaning ate Joint Resolution 4, which would it “addresses a growing and rather us to buy, we don’t have to buy. of the text to support any such ex- As for it being a non-partisan clusion. We are, therefore, simply urge Congress to amend the Con- troubling influence of large dona- issue as Clements claimed, the vote left with the question of whether the stitution to strike the free speech tions by corporations and other or- on SJR4 in the state Senate was on speech at issue in this case is portion of the First Amendment. Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro ganizations in our sacred a party-line vote of 12 Democrats ‘speech’ covered by the First SJR4, sponsored by Las Vegas ditures by corporations, unions and policymaking process as a result of for and nine Republicans against. Amendment. No one says other- individuals to protect the integrity Democratic state Sen. Nicole significant and uncontrolled politi- Let’s hear what the court had to wise. A documentary film critical of elections and the equal right of Cannizzaro, would erase the Su- cal contributions.” say about free speech in of a potential presidential candidate preme Court ruling in Citizens all Americans to effective represen- Jeff Clements, president of McCutcheon: “The Government is core political speech, and its na- United v. FEC, which held that it tation.” American Promise, an organization has a strong interest, no less criti- ture as such does not change sim- was unconstitutional to forbid the It basically declares democracy pressing for such a constitutional cal to our democratic system, in ply because it was funded by a cor- broadcast of a movie critical of then is dead because the citizens are too amendment, testified to the Assem- combatting corruption and its ap- poration. Nor does the character of presidential candidate Hillary stupid to hear vigorous and boister- bly committee by phone. pearance. We have, however, held that funding produce any reduction Clinton just because it was paid for ous debate and make rational deci- He said we need to get back our that this interest must be limited to whatsoever in the ‘inherent worth by a corporation. sions. constitutional foundation that “re- a specific kind of corruption — quid of the speech’ and ‘its capacity for But SJR4 goes even further. It The resolution argues that large ally has gone back in a non-parti- pro quo corruption — in order to informing the public,’ ...Indeed, to limits spending by individuals as political donations corrupt candi- san and cross-partisan way for over ensure that the Government’s ef- exclude or impede corporate speech well. The summary reads: “Urges dates and dilute the power of indi- a century. It is not to say there is forts do not have the effect of re- is to muzzle the principal agents of Congress to propose an amendment viduals. Pay no heed to the fact that anything bad about corporations stricting the First Amendment right the modern free economy.” to the United States Constitution to in the 2016 presidential election, and unions or the very, very of citizens to choose who shall gov- I’ll put those words up against allow the reasonable regulation of Donald Trump was outspent by wealthy... If we allow unlimited ern them.” the Democrats’ bleating about political contributions and expen- Hillary Clinton by two-to-one — deployment of the financial re- In Citizens United, the late Jus- money corrupting. California’s new budget includes millions to defend illegal aliens from deportation By Jon Fleischman been carrying out the President’s In February, San Francisco Breitbart News promises by focusing federal law Mayor Ed Lee allowed the city’s Last week, California Governor enforcement resources on cracking Public Defender’s Office to use Jerry Brown unveiled his May re- down on illegal immigration. more than $200,000 in savings from visions to the state budget proposal The Trump administration’s fo- the city’s budget to hire additional he rolled out in January. Buried cus on this issue, conversely, has staff attorneys for the defense of il- deep among billions of dollars in been a rallying cry for the progres- legal immigrants facing deporta- proposed new spending are millions sive Democrats that control the le- tion. of dollars for the state to provide vers of political power in Califor- Most recently, earlier this month, criminal defense for illegal immi- nia. Legislation authored by State at the request of Sacramento Mayor grants in California who are facing Senate President pro Tem Kevin De Darrell Steinberg, the city council deportation to their home country León (D-Los Angeles) to make of California’s capital voted unani- by our own federal government. California a “sanctuary state” is rap- mously to make $300,000 of city Apparently the governor is pro- idly advancing through the legisla- funds available to assist a network posing to put taxpayer money tive process. In addition, the state of legal, education and non-profit where his mouth is, following up legislature has produced stinging groups help illegal immigrants fac- on his bold statement last January The fatal shooting of Kate Steinle on a San Francisco pier last summer anti-Trump resolutions. Last week, ing deportation. in his State of the State speech to at the hands of an undocumented immigrant, Juan Francisco Lopez- it was announced that the Califor- In yet another example of the the California legislature: “Let me Sanchez, who was deported five times from the United States and had nia legislature extended a contro- high priority that Governor Brown be clear: We will defend everybody seven prior felony convictions. versial contract for former Obama- places in “taking on” the policies — every man, woman and child — country, or overstayed their visas, under “Immigration Services” an era Attorney General Eric Holder of the federal government and who has come here for a better life in violation of the law. increase of $15 million to $30 mil- and his law firm, at $25,000 per President Trump, he has also pro- and has contributed to the well-be- To find this controversial spend- lion “to further expand the avail- month, focused on taking an aggres- posed increasing the budget of Cali- ing of our state.” ing proposal, just in the summary ability of legal services for people sive posture against the Trump ad- fornia Attorney General Xavier It is certainly controversial, to document of the budget, you have seeking, “...deportation defense...” ministration. Becerra to support a stream of law- say the least, for a state government, to comb through to the Department President Donald Trump ran and Sacramento Democrats are not suits challenging executive orders within the United States, to start of Social Services section, and then was elected on a platform of crack- the first to engage in this very ag- of the President. The revision to the providing taxpayer dollars to fight read all of the way through to page ing down on illegal immigration. gressive funding of efforts to sty- Attorney General’s budget includes efforts by the United States to de- 38, in the Health and Human Ser- Trump’s Attorney General, former mie federal immigration enforce- funding for 19 attorneys and 12 port people who have entered the vices subsection — where you find Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), has ment. Several large cities around other staff members. California with Democratic mayors There is no doubt that Demo- and city councils have already en- crats in California are on the “tip Assemblywoman Shannon tered into this space. of the spear” in taking on the poli- Last December, Los Angeles cies and directives of the newly Bilbray-Axelrod should resign Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the elected Republican president. creation of the “L.A. Justice Fund” Frankly, in and of itself, that is not By Las Vegas Tribune Staff Bilbray-Axelrod ran for the assem- to include $5 million in taxpayer so surprising. It has always been our conten- bly seat that she knew pays almost funds, saying that the city would But what is controversial to say tion that those who cannot be loyal nothing. She probably spent many fight for and, “...reach out to people the least is the fact that tens of mil- to the country they claim to love, times more than what an who are American by every mea- lions of dollars are being spent, so cannot be loyal to anyone else and assemblyperson’s yearly salary is sure except the papers they hold...” far, by the State of California and do not deserve the opportunity to on her campaign to win. Plus, she (Earlier this year, the Los Ange- some of the state’s largest cities to represent anyone in any elected was already making a fairly good les City Council also unanimously wage public relations and legal position or political office. Shannon chunk of money in her “lobbyist” passed a resolution calling on the battles against the federal govern- Bilbray-Axelrod, who was elected job with a local political consultant President to be impeached.) ment. to the Nevada Assembly while dou- office for Democrats. bling as an agent for Saudi Arabia, For extra money, she became a does not deserve to be given the kind of double agent for a terrorist Obama Network opportunity to represent her con- organization, trying to make the (Continued from Page 1) stituents and should be considered group look legit, knowing very well grams want to be unfair and show their true socialist colors, they think persona non grata in our political Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod who they were. it’s fine because they are doing so in a language that government, law circles. live on the salary that position pays, She should be ashamed of her- enforcement agencies, elected officials and the community as a whole As we have always stated, those should know better and should not self, resign immediately from the can understand; but attacking, criticizing and brainwashing their audi- who run for office and then, after take the job or run for that seat or Assembly, leave the state of Nevada ence in a foreign language is not only unethical, unprofessional, incon- one week or so as an elected offi- ward. forever and be shunned by people siderate and disrespectful, but it is also cowardly — almost like talking cial, realize they cannot afford to Assemblywoman Shannon who love this country. about someone behind their back. Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Democratic lawmakers trying to ration free speech North Korea says missile could By Thomas Mitchell $600 million to $1.2 billion. sources from those and other tice Antonin Scalia wrote: “The Nevada’s Democratic lawmak- The resolution would not only sources, it overwhelms the rights (First) Amendment is written in ers in Carson City are seeking to overturn Citizens United but also we have as Americans and the du- terms of ‘speech,’ not speakers. Its carry a large nuclear warhead enforce their egalitarian philosophy McCutcheon v. FEC. ties we have to participate in our text offers no foothold for exclud- on everyone: All people are equal Democrats think all money be- self-governing republic, as equal ing any category of speaker, from By Brad Lendon Differing assessments Korea’s only allies and is respon- and deserve equal rights — and longs to the state except what the citizens with equal representation.” single individuals to partnerships of (CNN) —North Korea says the US officials said the missile sible for much of the heavily sanc- only equal amounts of those rights. state allows you to keep, and now He argued that politics is not a individuals, to unincorporated as- missile it tested Sunday is capable launched near the city of Kusong, tioned nation’s economy. You have the right to free speech, they demand to take control of how marketplace to be bought and sold. sociations of individuals, to incor- of carrying a large nuclear warhead, in western North Korea, flew across The United States called for re- but no more than anyone else. you spend that. Yes, it is a marketplace — one porated associations of individuals state media said Monday. the country and into the Sea of Ja- percussions from the international This past week an Assembly In addressing an Assembly com- of ideas. But no matter how much — and the dissent offers no evi- pan/East Sea, hitting the water community. committee heard testimony on Sen- mittee on her bill Cannizzaro said someone spends trying to persuade dence about the original meaning The country’s leader, Kim Jong about 60 miles from Vladivostok in “With the missile impacting so ate Joint Resolution 4, which would it “addresses a growing and rather us to buy, we don’t have to buy. of the text to support any such ex- Un, supervised the launch of the As for it being a non-partisan clusion. We are, therefore, simply eastern Russia. close to Russian soil — in fact, urge Congress to amend the Con- troubling influence of large dona- Hwasong-12 missile that reached issue as Clements claimed, the vote left with the question of whether the Russia, however, said the mis- closer to Russia than to Japan — stitution to strike the free speech tions by corporations and other or- an altitude of 1,312 miles and flew on SJR4 in the state Senate was on speech at issue in this case is sile fell 310 miles from its coast, the President cannot imagine that portion of the First Amendment. Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro ganizations in our sacred 489 miles, according to state news a party-line vote of 12 Democrats ‘speech’ covered by the First according to a report on RT.com. Russia is pleased,” a White House SJR4, sponsored by Las Vegas ditures by corporations, unions and policymaking process as a result of agency KCNA. for and nine Republicans against. Amendment. No one says other- Russia initially responded to statement said. Democratic state Sen. Nicole individuals to protect the integrity significant and uncontrolled politi- The test was “aimed at verify- Let’s hear what the court had to wise. A documentary film critical North Korea’s test by putting its far “Let this latest provocation serve Cannizzaro, would erase the Su- of elections and the equal right of cal contributions.” ing the tactical and technological say about free speech in of a potential presidential candidate eastern air defenses on high alert, as a call for all nations to implement preme Court ruling in Citizens all Americans to effective represen- Jeff Clements, president of specifications of the newly devel- McCutcheon: “The Government is core political speech, and its na- according to a report from the RIA- far stronger sanctions against North United v. FEC, which held that it tation.” American Promise, an organization oped ballistic rocket capable of car- has a strong interest, no less criti- ture as such does not change sim- Novosti news agency. Korea,” said the statement from was unconstitutional to forbid the It basically declares democracy pressing for such a constitutional rying a large-size heavy nuclear cal to our democratic system, in ply because it was funded by a cor- Russian President Vladmir Putin White House press secretary Sean broadcast of a movie critical of then is dead because the citizens are too amendment, testified to the Assem- warhead,” KCNA said. combatting corruption and its ap- poration. Nor does the character of reportedly discussed the launch Spicer. presidential candidate Hillary stupid to hear vigorous and boister- bly committee by phone. North Korea warned the United pearance. We have, however, held that funding produce any reduction with Chinese President Xi Jinping China called for restraint by all Clinton just because it was paid for ous debate and make rational deci- He said we need to get back our States not to provoke it, saying the that this interest must be limited to whatsoever in the ‘inherent worth North Korea introduces the Hwasong-12, a “perfect weapon system” during a meeting in Beijing. “Con- parties. by a corporation. sions. constitutional foundation that “re- “US mainland and Pacific opera- a specific kind of corruption — quid of the speech’ and ‘its capacity for that may bring the U.S. territory of Guam into range. cern was expressed about the esca- “The current situation on the But SJR4 goes even further. It The resolution argues that large ally has gone back in a non-parti- tions” are within range of North pro quo corruption — in order to informing the public,’ ...Indeed, to Step towards “This may become half or a third lation of tension, including in con- Korean Peninsula is complex and limits spending by individuals as political donations corrupt candi- san and cross-partisan way for over ensure that the Government’s ef- exclude or impede corporate speech Korean missiles. long range missile? of an ICBM,” she said, pointing out nection with the launch (of the mis- sensitive. All sides should exercise well. The summary reads: “Urges dates and dilute the power of indi- a century. It is not to say there is forts do not have the effect of re- is to muzzle the principal agents of Analysts called this North Guam is home to Andersen Air that ICBMs are built in two or three sile of the DPRK),” Kremlin restraint and refrain from taking Congress to propose an amendment viduals. Pay no heed to the fact that anything bad about corporations stricting the First Amendment right the modern free economy.” Korea’s most successful missile test Force Base, through which the US stages stacked atop of each other. spokesman Dmitry Peskov was actions that would further escalate to the United States Constitution to in the 2016 presidential election, and unions or the very, very of citizens to choose who shall gov- I’ll put those words up against ever and a significant advancement Air Force rotates heavy bombers Hanham also said the fact that quoted as saying in Russian state tensions in the region,” a statement allow the reasonable regulation of Donald Trump was outspent by wealthy... If we allow unlimited ern them.” the Democrats’ bleating about in its quest to build a nuclear-ca- including B-1s, B-2s and B-52s. the missile’s re-entry vehicle flew media. from China’s Foreign Ministry said. political contributions and expen- Hillary Clinton by two-to-one — deployment of the financial re- In Citizens United, the late Jus- money corrupting. pable intercontinental ballistic mis- KCNA said the test showed so high above the Earth put it un- Sunday’s test is the first from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo sile (ICBM). North Korea “has all powerful der more stress than a warhead North Korea since South Korean Abe condemned the launch in a “North Korea’s latest successful means for retaliatory strike” should might undergo when fired on a President Moon Jae-in took office quick doorstep interview with re- California’s new budget includes millions missile test represents a level of Washington take any military action more normal, flatter trajectory last week. Moon has advocated dia- porters. performance never before seen to stop its nuclear weapons pro- North Korean engineers “may logue with North Korea to denucle- “Despite strong warning from from a North Korean missile,” aero- gram. well be able to draw warhead re- arize. the international community, North to defend illegal aliens from deportation space engineer John Schilling wrote Tong Zhao, an analyst with the entry data from that which is appli- Moon said the missile test vio- Korea launched a ballistic missile on the blog 38 North, published by By Jon Fleischman been carrying out the President’s In February, San Francisco Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Glo- cable to their ICBM ambitions,” lates UN Security Council resolu- again,” Abe said. “This is totally the US Korea Institute at Johns Breitbart News promises by focusing federal law Mayor Ed Lee allowed the city’s bal Policy, said if the missile does said Euan Graham, an expert on tions and called it a severe chal- unacceptable and we strongly pro- Last week, California Governor enforcement resources on cracking Public Defender’s Office to use Hopkins University. have the range to hit Guam, it could North Korea at Australia’s Lowy lenge to the peace and security of test it. North Korea’s missile launch Jerry Brown unveiled his May re- down on illegal immigration. more than $200,000 in savings from The high altitude and long flight give North Korea “a regional Institute. the Korean Peninsula and the world, is a serious threat to Japan and visions to the state budget proposal The Trump administration’s fo- the city’s budget to hire additional time — 30 minutes, the US said — nuclear deterrence,” meaning it “Given speculation over the past presidential spokesman Yoon clearly violate against the UN reso- he rolled out in January. Buried cus on this issue, conversely, has staff attorneys for the defense of il- indicate a missile with an extended might not need to pursue an inter- months about the possibility of Young-chan said. lution.” deep among billions of dollars in been a rallying cry for the progres- legal immigrants facing deporta- range, according to David Wright, continental ballistic missile military action by the Trump ad- South Korea needs to show the Mixed missile success proposed new spending are millions sive Democrats that control the le- tion. co-director of the Union of Con- (ICBM), which could reach the US ministration to prevent Pyongyang North that even though talks are The projectile launch comes two of dollars for the state to provide vers of political power in Califor- Most recently, earlier this month, cerned Scientists. mainland. from acquiring such weapons, the possible, it will only be possible if weeks after a ballistic missile test criminal defense for illegal immi- nia. Legislation authored by State at the request of Sacramento Mayor Writing on his organization’s But Melissa Hanham, senior re- possible testing of ICBM sub- North Korea changes its attitude, that South Korean and US officials grants in California who are facing Senate President pro Tem Kevin De Darrell Steinberg, the city council blog, Wright pointed out that if the search associate at the James Mar- systems in this low-key manner the President told staff. said failed. deportation to their home country León (D-Los Angeles) to make of California’s capital voted unani- missile did reach that height and fly tin Center for Nonproliferation may be a North Korean hedge He said South Korea would re- That missile, launched April 29, by our own federal government. California a “sanctuary state” is rap- mously to make $300,000 of city that far, it could reach the US terri- Studies in California, said it could against the possibility of such ac- spond to provocations. blew up over land in North Korean Apparently the governor is pro- idly advancing through the legisla- funds available to assist a network tory of Guam in the Pacific. be a stepping stone to just that. tion,” 38 North’s Schilling wrote. Messages from Pyongyang? territory, according to a spokesman posing to put taxpayer money tive process. In addition, the state of legal, education and non-profit North Korea’s Kim launched for the US Pacific Command. where his mouth is, following up legislature has produced stinging groups help illegal immigrants fac- Sunday’s test as Chinese leader Xi Before Sunday, North Korea had The fatal shooting of Kate Steinle on a San Francisco pier last summer on his bold statement last January anti-Trump resolutions. Last week, ing deportation. Cyberwarfare Jinping hosted a major trade and attempted at least nine missile at the hands of an undocumented immigrant, Juan Francisco Lopez- in his State of the State speech to it was announced that the Califor- In yet another example of the (Continued from Page 1) when I think of the men, women, Starfish Prime was a powerful infrastructure summit with multiple launches on six occasions since Sanchez, who was deported five times from the United States and had the California legislature: “Let me nia legislature extended a contro- high priority that Governor Brown altitude nuclear detonation, which and children in cities and rural warning — had we listened. Unfor- world leaders in Beijing. Trump was inaugurated in January. seven prior felony convictions. be clear: We will defend everybody versial contract for former Obama- places in “taking on” the policies could delivered from a ship or sub- towns across America with a pos- tunately, today our country is vir- “It tells China, ‘I don’t care what Earlier this month, Trump said — every man, woman and child — country, or overstayed their visas, under “Immigration Services” an era Attorney General Eric Holder of the federal government and marine less than 490 miles off ei- sibility of no access to food, water, tually defenseless against an EMP you think, I’m independent,’” said he would be willing to meet North who has come here for a better life in violation of the law. increase of $15 million to $30 mil- and his law firm, at $25,000 per President Trump, he has also pro- ther coast. or transportation,” he said. “In a attack. Furthermore, the ramifica- Carl Schuster, a Hawaii Pacific Korean leader Kim Jong Un “un- and has contributed to the well-be- To find this controversial spend- lion “to further expand the avail- month, focused on taking an aggres- posed increasing the budget of Cali- As we noted three years ago, Dr. matter of weeks or months at most, tions of an EMP attack in 2017 are University professor and former der the right circumstances.” ing of our state.” ing proposal, just in the summary ability of legal services for people sive posture against the Trump ad- fornia Attorney General Xavier Peter Pry testified before Congress a worst-case scenario could bring far greater than in 1962 due to the director of operations at the US No sitting US president has ever It is certainly controversial, to document of the budget, you have seeking, “...deportation defense...” ministration. Becerra to support a stream of law- that an EMP event could wipe out devastation beyond imagination.” proliferation of grid-dependent Pacific Command’s Joint Intelli- met with the leader of North Korea say the least, for a state government, to comb through to the Department President Donald Trump ran and Sacramento Democrats are not suits challenging executive orders 90 percent of America’s population. The cost to do this grid work has smartphones, computers, cars, gence Center. while in power, and the idea is ex- within the United States, to start of Social Services section, and then was elected on a platform of crack- the first to engage in this very ag- of the President. The revision to the “Natural EMP from a geomag- been placed at somewhere between medical facilities, financial institu- China remains one of North tremely controversial. providing taxpayer dollars to fight read all of the way through to page ing down on illegal immigration. gressive funding of efforts to sty- Attorney General’s budget includes netic super-storm, like the 1859 a half a billion dollars and a couple tions and food distribution chan- efforts by the United States to de- 38, in the Health and Human Ser- Trump’s Attorney General, former mie federal immigration enforce- funding for 19 attorneys and 12 Carrington Event or 1921 Railroad of billion. Washington spends three nels. Even our military is far more port people who have entered the vices subsection — where you find Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), has ment. Several large cities around other staff members. Storm, and nuclear EMP attack times that in one minute. electricity-dependent. California with Democratic mayors There is no doubt that Demo- from terrorists or rogue states, as The headline on that Townhall “Electricity could be out for and city councils have already en- crats in California are on the “tip practiced by North Korea during the story reads: “Tick, Tock: EMP War months or years because the grid Assemblywoman Shannon tered into this space. of the spear” in taking on the poli- nuclear crisis of 2013, are both ex- Looms.” would need to be assembled com- Last December, Los Angeles cies and directives of the newly istential threats that could kill 9 of Here is an excerpt from that pletely anew since its components Bilbray-Axelrod should resign Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the elected Republican president. 10 Americans through starvation, story by Katie Kieffer: would melt,” EMP expert Avi creation of the “L.A. Justice Fund” Frankly, in and of itself, that is not disease, and societal collapse,” he A unique menace in that it can Schurr told NATO. Hospitals, By Las Vegas Tribune Staff Bilbray-Axelrod ran for the assem- to include $5 million in taxpayer so surprising. said. occur naturally (via a geomagnetic banks, and grocery stores would be It has always been our conten- bly seat that she knew pays almost funds, saying that the city would But what is controversial to say There was a bill in the House, storm) or by man (via the high-alti- unable to function for months — tion that those who cannot be loyal nothing. She probably spent many fight for and, “...reach out to people the least is the fact that tens of mil- H.R. 3410, at the time that was in- tude detonation of a nuclear and possibly permanently. Without to the country they claim to love, times more than what an who are American by every mea- lions of dollars are being spent, so tended to start the relatively inex- weapon), EMP is a rapid accelera- power or communications systems, cannot be loyal to anyone else and assemblyperson’s yearly salary is sure except the papers they hold...” far, by the State of California and pensive process of hardening the tion of particles that creates a high- chaos would erupt and tens of mil- do not deserve the opportunity to on her campaign to win. Plus, she (Earlier this year, the Los Ange- some of the state’s largest cities to nation’s grid against such an attack. power burst of electromagnetic en- lions of Americans would die. represent anyone in any elected was already making a fairly good les City Council also unanimously wage public relations and legal Nevada Rep. Joe Heck was a co- ergy. The good news? We know how DO YOU NEED AN EDITOR? position or political office. Shannon chunk of money in her “lobbyist” passed a resolution calling on the battles against the federal govern- sponsor. It passed the House in Fifty-five years ago, during the to prevent an EMP attack—and Have you been embarrassed lately when someone pointed out to you that you misspelled a word in your report or maybe Bilbray-Axelrod, who was elected job with a local political consultant President to be impeached.) ment. December 2014 and has since lan- Cold War, the United States expe- with a relatively modest monetary had a whole sentence all messed up? Have you personally to the Nevada Assembly while dou- office for Democrats. guished, apparently for a lack of rienced an accidental EMP blast investment. felt that you could’ve done a much better job on that manuscript bling as an agent for Saudi Arabia, For extra money, she became a urgency in the Senate and White when the JFK administration tested The bad news? More than any Obama Network but just didn’t have the time? does not deserve to be given the kind of double agent for a terrorist House. a 1.4-megaton nuclear warhead 250 president in U.S. history, Barack opportunity to represent her con- organization, trying to make the (Continued from Page 1) I have been writing about this miles above Johnston Atoll in the Obama had unique congressional Why put off doing what you know you should have done before: stituents and should be considered group look legit, knowing very well grams want to be unfair and show their true socialist colors, they think topic since 1980 to no avail. Pacific Ocean. The test, Operation studies at his fingertips alerting him persona non grata in our political Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod who they were. it’s fine because they are doing so in a language that government, law call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, and document-doctor, Rep. Trent Franks, R.-Ariz., who Starfish Prime, malfunctioned. to the danger of an EMP attack, plus she will fix what needs fixing by adding a little of this or that, circles. live on the salary that position pays, She should be ashamed of her- enforcement agencies, elected officials and the community as a whole introduced H.R. 3410 in October Traffic lights 850 miles away in manifold prevention recommenda- and taking out what shouldn’t have been there in the first place. As we have always stated, those should know better and should not self, resign immediately from the can understand; but attacking, criticizing and brainwashing their audi- 2013, said three years ago “every Hawaii immediately went out, six tions from the congressional EMP who run for office and then, after take the job or run for that seat or Assembly, leave the state of Nevada ence in a foreign language is not only unethical, unprofessional, incon- single facet of modern human life” satellites above the Pacific died, and Commission. Yet Obama only took Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! one week or so as an elected offi- ward. forever and be shunned by people siderate and disrespectful, but it is also cowardly — almost like talking would be “crippled” by an EMP radio networks were disrupted in steps to weaken America’s already- [email protected]. 702-706-6875. cial, realize they cannot afford to Assemblywoman Shannon who love this country. about someone behind their back. event. “It strikes at my very core Alaska, Hawaii and California. anemic defenses. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 White House defends Trump on the classified intel report By Katie Bo Williams saying, “Revealing classified infor- and Jordan Fabian mation at this level is extremely The Hill dangerous and puts at risk the lives The White House on Monday of Americans and those who gather evening pushed back sharply on re- intelligence for our country. ports that President Trump revealed “The President owes the intelli- highly classified information to gence community, the American Russian officials during a meeting people, and Congress a full expla- last week. nation.” Speaking to the press outside the “This bombshell report is aston- White House Monday evening, na- ishing & appalling — betraying our tional security adviser H.R. allies, endangering safety of McMaster said: “The story that sources, & sabotaging our war came out tonight, as reported, is against ISIS,” tweeted Sen. Rich- false.” ard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). “The president and the foreign Appearing on CNN, Blumenthal minister reviewed a range of com- added that Republicans and Demo- mon threats to our two countries, crat should come together in favor including threats to civil aviation. of an independent investigation “so At no time — at no time were in- that we can follow the facts wher- telligence sources or methods dis- ever they lead.” cussed. And the president did not “Make no mistake, this kind of disclose any military operations that US National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster denies the report of US President Donald Trump revealing serious and grave threat requires a were not already publicly known. classified information to Russian officials in the Oval Office, during a statement to the press outside of the national response, putting country Two other senior officials who were West Wing at the White House in Washington, DC, May 15, 2017. above politics.” present, including the secretary of ment term that refers to the highest ment in Syria, officials said, and the off the report, defending the The Post report appears to be State, remember the meeting the level of classification. The intelli- Kremlin would have an intense in- president’s discretion to declassify particularly damaging, given same way and have said so.” gence had been provided by a U.S. terest in identifying and disrupting government secrets. Trump’s longstanding criticism of “Their on-the-record accounts partner through an intelligence- it. “He has the ability to declassify 2016 Democratic presidential should outweigh those of anony- sharing arrangement. According to the Post, White anything at any time without any nominee Hillary Clinton’s careless- mous sources. I was in the room — But the White House denial — House officials immediately real- process. So it’s no longer classified ness with classified information. it didn’t happen,” he said. that Trump did not explicitly dis- ized the seriousness of the the minute he utters it,” said Sen. Clinton used a private email server In statements, two other senior cuss the sources and methods be- president’s disclosures and sought James Risch (R-Idaho), a member while secretary of State, through Trump officials sought to charac- hind the intelligence — did not di- to contain the damage, placing calls of the Senate Intelligence Commit- which classified information was terize the disclosures as benign and rectly address or nullify the Post’s to the CIA and the National Secu- tee, according to Talking Points sent. pertaining only to “common reporting. rity Agency. Memo. Further inflaming controversy, threats.” According to the Post, the infor- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, in- Sen.John McCain (R-Ariz.), a the meeting with Lavrov and “The nature of specific threats mation Trump revealed included cluding members of the Senate In- longtime Russia hawk, also gave Kislyak occurred the day after were discussed, but they did not details that Russia could use to re- telligence Committee, were caught some cover to the president, noting Trump fired former FBI Director discuss sources, methods or mili- verse-engineer the sources or meth- by surprise by the shocking revela- that while such a disclosure would James Comey. The timing of the tary operations,” Secretary of State ods used to gather the intelligence, tion. be “disturbing,” “the president does dismissal — and Trump’s own ex- Rex Tillerson said in a statement. officials told the paper. But the news quickly drew criti- have the right to do that.” planations — led to allegations that Deputy national security adviser Among those details was the cism — even from Republicans. The president has the broad au- he was attempting to stifle the Dina Powell, who also attended the name of the city in ISIS territory The senior Republican on the thority to declassify information, bureau’s investigation into his meeting, called The Washington where the U.S. partner detected the Senate Foreign Relations Commit- making it unlikely that Trump’s dis- campaign’s ties to Russia. Post report “false” in a statement threat, seen as a particularly sensi- tee said the White House was in “a closures broke any laws. The report also comes as Trump of her own. tive disclosure that could allow downward spiral.” Other Republicans on Capitol has continued to struggle to earn the According to the Post, Trump Russia to identify the intelligence “To compromise a source is Hill declined to comment, many of trust of his own intelligence com- provided “code-word information” capability involved. something you just don’t do,” Sen. them arguing that they hadn’t seen munity, reportedly discomfited by to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey That capability is highly valu- Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) told report- the report. his longstanding refusal to accept Lavrov and Russian Ambassador able. It could be used to provide ers. Democrats widely met the news the assessment of career analysts Sergey Kislyak, using a govern- intelligence on Russia’s involve- But others in the GOP shrugged with shock and outrage. that Russia tried to interfere in the House Minority Leader Nancy election. Russia Pelosi (D-Calif.) said “Congress “If true, this is a slap in the face must be given a full briefing on the to the intel community,” Sen. Mark (Continued from Page 1) ligence information had been provided by a U.S. anti- extent of the damage President Warner (D-Va.) said Monday. Trump’s comments appeared to acknowledge re- terror partner on the condition that it not be shared Trump has done.” “Risking sources & methods is in- ports Monday that he disclosed highly classified in- widely within the administration or with other allies. Senate Minority Leader Charles excusable, particularly with the telligence information to the Russian foreign minister BuzzFeed, The New York Times and Reuters all Schumer (D-N.Y.) echoed Pelosi, Russians.” and ambassador during an Oval Office meeting last published similar accounts. week — contradicting carefully worded denials issued The strongest pushback against the story has come by his own White House. from the Russian government. Foreign Ministry spokes- The move was met with condemnation from Demo- woman Maria Zakharova took to Facebook to denounce crats, and some Republicans, on Capitol Hill, who said the reports as “yet another fake,” according to The As- the revelation could jeopardize intelligence sources on sociated Press. the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and make allies Trump almost certainly did not break the law by dis- more reluctant to share intelligence with the U.S. closing the information; presidents have the power to The White House scrambled to respond late Mon- declassify nearly anything. But that didn’t stop critics day, issuing statements denouncing the story from from denouncing the move as unwise and dangerous. national security adviser H.R. McMaster, deputy na- Trump’s decision to reveal the information could tional security adviser Dina Powell and Secretary of further fray ties with the intelligence community. The State Rex Tillerson. president has publicly questioned the value of the in- All three senior officials said sources and methods formation they have provided him and has refused to were not revealed to the Russians, but did not deny acknowledge its unanimous, high-confidence assess- that highly classified information was shared with ment that Russia meddled in the 2016 elections. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the am- It also deepens a credibility crisis for Trump’s White bassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak. House staff. “The story that came out tonight as reported is The president again undercut his advisers’ efforts to false,” McMaster told reporters during an on-camera explain his actions, just one week after he did the same appearance at the White House. in the aftermath of his firing of James Comey as FBI McMaster said Trump and the Russians “reviewed director. a range of common threats to our two countries, in- In an interview last week with NBC News, Trump cluding threats to civil aviation” but said his on the said he was going to fire Comey all along and that the record account should be given more credence to sto- bureau’s Russia investigation was on his mind when ries based on anonymous sources. he decided to do it. “I was in the room. It didn’t happen,” he said. That account was at odds with the official explana- The Washington Post first reported the story, writ- tion: that the decision was made on the recommenda- ing that Trump shared details about an ISIS terror plot tion of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and related to laptop computers on airplanes with Lavrov that Comey’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email and Kislyak. The highly sensitive, “code-word” intel- probe was the primary reason for his dismissal. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 President Donald Trump’s first commencement speech: ‘In America we don’t worship government, we worship God’ By Michelle Moons Kelly’s daughter Erin was also rec- Trump encouraged the graduates Bear Witness Central ognized as she graduates from Lib- in their futures as leaders in all as- President Donald Trump gave erty University the same day. pects of life. He added, “You will his first commencement speech at “You are a living witness of the have the faith to replace a broken Liberty University on Saturday, en- gospel message, of faith hope and establishment with a government couraging “dreamers” to ignore love,” Trump told the graduates. that serves and protects the people.” critics, take risks, never quit, and “America is better when they put “We must always remember that remember that “in America we their faith into action. As long as I we share one home and one glori- don’t worship government, we wor- am your president no one is going ous destiny,” said Trump. “Whether ship God.” to keep you from practicing your we are brown, black, or white, we President Trump told the gradu- faith or from preaching what’s in all bleed the same red of patriots, ates that they are “graduating to a your heart.” we all salute the same great Ameri- totally brilliant future.” “Pray to God and follow his can flag and we are all made by the “Each of you should take im- teachings,” encouraged Trump. same almighty God. As long as you mense pride in what you have Trump also recognized 98-year- remember what you have learned achieved,” he told them. old WWII veteran George Rogers. here at Liberty, as long as you have Trump specifically recognized Once a POW and survivor of the pride in your beliefs, courage in your convictions, and faith in your graduates who have served in the Bataan Death March, he was just God, then you will not fail. And as military, “It is truly a testament to 85 pounds when he was recovered. long as America remains true to its this university and to the values that President Donald Trump gives the commencement address for the Class Rogers formerly served as Liberty values, loyal to its citizens, and de- you embrace, that your graduating of 2017 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, May 13, 2017. University CFO and Vice President. voted to its Creator, then our best class includes so many patriots who who then referred to the pilgrims the opportunity to be an outsider,” “If anyone ever had reason to days are yet to come. I can promise landing at Plymouth. He remarked said Trump. have served our country in uni- quit, to give into the bitterness and you that,” Trump concluded. that the pilgrims prayed and, later, “It’s the outsiders who change form.” anger that we all face at some point, Trump was presented with an He also thanked Liberty Univer- America’s Founding Fathers in- the world,” he declared. “The more to lose hope in God’s vision for his honorary Doctorate of Laws degree sity President Jerry Falwell Jr. and voked Creator God four times in the a broken system tells you that life, it was indeed George Rogers, ahead of his speech. members of the Falwell family. Declaration of Independence. you’re wrong the more certain you but that’s not what he did,” said Ahead of the speech Liberty “You are about to begin the “Because in America we don’t should be that you must keep push- Trump. “He defended civilization Univeristy President Jerry L. greatest adventure of your life,” worship government, we worship ing ahead, you must keep pushing against a tide of barbarity, the kind Falwell, Jr. greeted the President as said Trump who remarked how God,” he said. forward.” of barbarity we are seeing today and he deplaned in Lynchburg. Steve blessed the graduates are. He recognized that United States “Most importantly, you have to we’ve been witnessing over the past Bannon, Stephen Miller, and Dina Ask yourself, with all of those currency bears the phrase, “In God do what you love,” he counseled the number of years.” Powell traveled with Trump aboard blessings and all of the blessings We Trust” and referenced “One na- graduates. Trump said America is counter- Air Force One. that you have been given, what will tion under God” in the Pledge of Trump recognized football Hall ing this barbarity today very well President Trump thanked the you give back to this country and Allegiance. of Famer Jim Kelly as an inspira- and that America’s generals would families and thanked Liberty Uni- indeed to the world, what imprint “The story of America is the tion to the commencement crowd. have something to announce in the versity with wishes of God’s bless- will you leave in the sands of his- story of an adventure that began “He beat cancer not once, but coming week regarding U.S. ef- ing on the class of 2017, the United tory? What will future Americans with deep faith, big dreams, and twice,” said Trump. He recalled forts. States of America, and all gathered say we did in our brief time right humble beginnings,” said Trump seeing Kelly and his wife Jill at a He described Rogers’ faith in there as he concluded his first com- here on earth. Did we take risks? who said Liberty University began very low moment, but that they God, return home to America, and mencement message as President of Did we dare to defy expectations? in the same way. fought and Kelly pulled through. investment in Liberty University. the United States. Did we challenge accepted wisdom Trump remarked that many and take on established systems? I likely told Liberty University think I did, but we all did and we’re founder Jerry Falwell Sr. that his all doing it. Or did we just go along vision of such a Christian univer- with convention, swim down- sity wasn’t possible. He recognized stream, so easily with the current Christian evangelical voters and and just give in because it was the their effect on the 2016 Presiden- easy way, it was the traditional way tial election, thanking them for vot- or it was the accepted way? Re- ing. member this: nothing worth doing “No one has ever achieved any- ever, ever, ever came easy. Follow- thing significant without a chorus ing your convictions means you of critics standing on the sidelines must be willing to face criticism explaining why it can’t be done. from those that lack the same cour- Nothing is easier or more pathetic age to do what is right and they than being a critic because they’re know what is right but they don’t people that can’t get the job done,” have the same courage or guts or said Trump. stamina to take it and to do it. It’s “The future belongs to the called the road less traveled. dreamers and not to the critics,” he AB 17 signed into law, amends “Move Trump said that he knows each added. graduate will be “a warrior for the He spoke of the university’s ini- truth,” “a warrior for our country tiative to have a “world class” Over Law” to include NDOT vehicles and for your family.” He encour- sports program and football team. Special to the Las Vegas Tribune violating the law can be charged with a misdemeanor. aged them that they will do what is “From the most humble roots The Legislature has amended the “Move Over Law” Tragically, twenty-four department workers have right even when it isn’t easy, “You you’ve become a powerhouse in to include Nevada Department of Transportation been killed while performing maintenance work on will be true to yourself, your fam- both academics and sports,” said (NDOT) vehicles. Governor Brian Sandoval signed state roads since 1948, including Ron Raiche Jr. who ily, your beliefs.” Trump. Assembly Bill 17 into law to include department ve- was struck and killed two years ago on I-80 near Battle The President then referred to President Trump went on to urge hicles performing construction, maintenance or road Mountain. what he has seen so far in his short the class of 2017, “Never, ever give repair. NDOT has approximately 850 roadway mainte- time serving in Washington, D.C.: up, there will be times in life you’ll NDOT has more than 600 vehicles and 2,000 pieces nance and 350 construction administration profession- I’ve seen firsthand how the sys- want to quit, you’ll want to go of heavy equipment such as snow plows. The law goes als responsible for maintenance and construction im- tem is broken. A small group of home... Just never quit.” into effect July 1, requiring drivers to slow down, pro- provements on more than 5,400 miles of state road- failed voices who think they know He said he has seen brilliant, top ceed with caution, be prepared to stop and move over way and 1,100 bridges. Department professionals per- everything and understand every- of their class people who gave up when approaching authorized NDOT vehicles display- form up to 100 different roadway maintenance tasks, one want to tell everybody else how as well as those who didn’t have the ing flashing warning lights. Drivers found guilty of from resurfacing state roads to removing snow. to live and what to do and how to same talent or ability, but are among think, but you aren’t going to let the most successful people in the other people tell you what you be- world now because they never gave lieve, especially when you know up. that you’re right. “Carry yourself with dignity and Trump remarked that those pride, demand the best from your- graduating have given half a mil- self and be totally unafraid to chal- lion hours of charity in just the past lenge entrenched interests and year. failed power structures,” he said, “We don’t need a lecture from adding a parallel to his own path Washington on how to lead our with the words, “does that sound lives,” he followed. familiar by the way?” He said he was standing in front “The more people tell you it’s of leaders, one or two future U.S. not possible, that it can’t be done, presidents could be in the crowd. the more you should be absolutely “America has always been a land determined to prove them wrong. of dreams because America is a na- Treat the word impossible as noth- tion of true believers,” said Trump ing more than motivation. Relish Kephart (Continued from Page 1) claim of actual innocence, which is a subject in the case. Therefore, there was or is a reasonable expectation that Respondent’s interview statements could affect the outcome or impair the fairness of Ms. Lobato’s case.” The five charges of misconduct against Kephart are: 1) Failing to “maintain the dignity of office and avoid impropriety;” 2) “Failing to comply with the law;” 3) “Failing to act at all times in a manner that promotes confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary and avoid- ing impropriety and the appearance of impropriety;” 4) Failed at “performing judicial and administrative duties competently and diligently;” 5) Making “public statement on a pending or impending case.” The Commission will hold a public hearing on the merits of the alle- gations. If they are found to be true the Commission will impose sanc- tions or discipline that it deems appropriate under the law. The hearing has not yet been scheduled. Ms. Lobato’s habeas petition is currently pending in the District Court, where it is being handled by one of Kephart’s co-workers, Judge Stefany Miley. As the Commission alleges, Kephart’s public advocacy for Ms. Lobato’s guilt “could affect the outcome or impair the fairness of Ms. Lobato’s case” that will be decided by his colleague Judge Miley. The Formal Statement Of Charges against Kephart is on the Commis- sions’ website at: http://judicial.nv.gov/Discipline/Commission_Home. Click on, “Pending Public Formal Statements of Charges.” Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 American Heart Association applauds the passage of AB 85 – CPR in schools Special to the Las Vegas Tribune trained to react properly. Evidence Monday, May 15, Governor shows that CPR initiated promptly Brian Sandoval officially signed by a bystander can double or even Assembly Bill 85 into law, requir- triple the chances of survival. With ing all Nevada students to receive EMS response times exceeding 10 instruction in cardiopulmonary re- minutes in many areas Nevada, the suscitation (CPR) and the use of an need for trained bystanders is ex- automated external defibrillator tremely important. before graduation from high school. Clark County School District “We’re very pleased to see this was an early adopter in Nevada of important bill become a law. Ne- the CPR in Schools program and vada now joins 36 other states in has seen the benefits of the train- the U.S. that have passed legisla- ing. “Training our students in CPR tion ensuring all students are trained prepares them to help others in their in basic CPR prior to high school time of need. It’s easy to incorpo- graduation. These states add over rate into the school day, and the stu- one million lifesavers to their local dents love the interactive nature of communities each year,” said Rick the training,” said Diane Towery, Casazza, board member, American Health Teacher, Fertitta Middle Heart Association/American Stroke School, Clark County Nevada. Association Northern Nevada. When AB 85 is enacted on July Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is 1, 2017, over 48,000 students a year a leading cause of death, with nearly across Nevada will be trained to 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac ar- respond in a cardiac emergency rests occurring each year in the until medical professionals arrive. United States. It strikes suddenly For more information about AB 85, and without warning, and what hap- Clark County Fire and Rescue bystander CPR; while nationally, a result, survival rates of a SCA are please contact Ben Schmauss at pens within the first few minutes responded to 748 people who suf- only 45.9 percent of witnessed car- dismal, around 10-11 percent, of- (702) 408-4208. For more informa- can mean the difference between fered a cardiac arrest in 2013. Only diac arrests receive CPR from a ten because the person who wit- tion about CPR, please visit life and death. 20 percent of those people received bystander, prior to EMS arrival. As nesses the cardiac event is not www.heart.org/CPR. Former FBI Assistant Dirctor: Comey ‘threw the reputation of the FBI under the bus’ The former assistant director of the FBI tells Breitbart News that President Donald Trump fired bureau director James Comey for legitimate reasons. By Daniel J. Flynn Breitbart News “He was fired for cause in my view,” James Kallstrom informs Breitbart News. “When the refer- ral came to the bureau close to a year ago, Comey knew at that point, if not soon after, that the Justice De- partment had no interest in conduct- ing a criminal investigation of Ten major FBI scandals Hillary Clinton. They would never approve a grand jury and they on James Comey’s watch would never approve an indict- ment.” By Grabien News fused, sparking a battle between the Kallstrom faults Comey for pre- President Trump is dismissing feds and America’s biggest tech siding over a “sham” investigation the director of the FBI, James company. What makes this incident of Clinton. From granting unnec- mention intent. “Intent does not ecutor rather than as a mere inves- Comey. He will inevitably be re- indicative of Comey’s questionable essary immunity deals to conduct- matter at all,” Kallstrom explains tigator. “Number two, he told the membered for the controversial role management of the agency is that ing an interview of Clinton not un- to Breitbart News. “There’s no ‘in- public that he undertook a ‘thor- he played in the 2016 presidential a) The FBI jumped the gun, as they der oath to too slickly issuing a tent’ in the statute. Nevertheless, in ough’ investigation. You can’t put election, where his agency con- were indeed ultimately able to crack document dump the day after the my opinion there’s a busload of in- ‘thorough’ and ‘lack of a grand jury’ ducted surveillance of the Trump the San Bernardino terrorist’s Fourth of July, the FBI deviated tent.” in the same sentence. He threw the campaign as well as investigated phone, and b) Almost every other from standard-operating procedure Comey angered supporters of reputation of the FBI under the the Clinton camp for mishandling major national security figure sided during the investigation of the Donald Trump when he refused to bus.” classified materials, giving both with Apple (from former CIA Di- former secretary of state’s reliance recommend charges against Mrs. The Trump administration noted sides arguments for how the FBI rector General Petraeus to former on private servers to send and re- Clinton in July despite finding nu- a loss of faith in Comey and the ultimately swayed the vote. CIA Director James Woolsey to ceive classified material, Kalstrom merous instances of wrongdoing. need to bolster public trust in the But even before the 2016 cam- former director of the NSA, Gen- says. When he reopened an investigation bureau as reasons for the shocking paign, the FBI endured a number eral Michael Hayden), warning that “He did something the FBI into the Democratic Party’s presi- dismissal of the FBI director. In the of humiliations under Comey’s ten- such a “crack” would inevitably never does,” the former head of the dential nominee less than two history of the FBI, just two other ure. Most damning were revelations wind up in the wrong hands. FBI’s New York office points out weeks prior to the election, Comey directors, William Sessions and L. that the FBI was generally aware 6. In 2015, the FBI conducted a of Comey. “It never discloses the enraged the supporters of Mrs. Patrick Gray, acting as director in of almost every terrorist who suc- controversial raid on a Texas politi- charges against an unindicted per- Clinton. Ultimately, the FBI direc- the wake of J. Edgar Hoover’s cessfully struck America over the cal meeting, finger printing, photo- son — ever.” tor less than four years into his ten- death, left the post involuntarily at last eight years. graphing, and seizing phones from Kallstrom maintains, “He was so year term counted few friends in the direction of the president. Here are 10 of Comey’s biggest attendees (some in the group be- out of left field — the things he either party. “He’s basically a good guy,” embarrassments at the FBI: lieve in restoring Texas as an inde- did.” “The cause [for firing] is that he Kallstrom notes of Comey. “I don’t 1. Before he bombed the Bos- pendent constitutional republic). This included citing a lack of took upon himself authority he think he’s done this with malice ton Marathon, the FBI interviewed 7. During its investigation into intent on Clinton’s part to rational- didn’t have, number one,” aforethought. He just lacks com- Tamerlan Tsarnaev but let him go. Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of ize not pursuing the case further Kallstrom says of the former FBI mon sense. He just wasn’t up for Russia sent the Obama Administra- classified material, the FBI made an when the relevant statute does not director acting as a de facto pros- the job of FBI director.” tion a second warning, but the FBI unusual deal in which Clinton aides opted against investigating him were both given immunity and al- again. lowed to destroy their laptops. 2. Shortly after the NSA scan- 8. The father of the radical Is- dal exploded in 2013, the FBI was lamist who detonated a backpack exposed conducting its own data bomb in New York City in 2016 mining on innocent Americans; the alerted the FBI to his son’s agency, Bloomberg reported, re- radicalization. The FBI, however, tains that material for decades (even cleared Ahmad Khan Rahami after if no wrongdoing is found). a brief interview. 3. The FBI had possession of 9. The FBI also investigated the emails sent by Nidal Hasan saying terrorist who killed 49 people and he wanted to kill his fellow soldiers wounded 53 more at the Pulse to protect the Taliban — but didn’t Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Despite intervene, leading many critics to a more than 10-month investigation argue the tragedy that resulted in the of Omar Mateen — during which death of 31 Americans at Fort Hood Mateen admitting lying to agents — could have been prevented. the FBI opted against pressing fur- 4. During the Obama Adminis- ther and closed its case. tration, the FBI claimed that two 10. CBS recently reported that private jets were being used prima- when two terrorists sought to kill rily for counterterrorism, when in Americans attending the “Draw fact they were mostly being used Muhammad” event in Garland, for Eric Holder and Robert Texas, the FBI not only had an un- Mueller’s business and personal derstanding an attack was coming, travel. but actually had an undercover 5. When the FBI demanded agent traveling with the Islamists, Apple create a “backdoor” that Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi. would allow law enforcement agen- The FBI has refused to comment on cies to unlock the cell phones of why the agent on the scene did not various suspects, the company re- intervene during the attack. Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 American Heart Association applauds Energy choice states continue to the passage of AB 85 – CPR in schools dominate solar energy rankings Special to the Las Vegas Tribune trained to react properly. Evidence Monday, May 15, Governor shows that CPR initiated promptly Special to the Las Vegas Tribune community aggregation programs, than Nevada,” Question 3 energy Brian Sandoval officially signed by a bystander can double or even New rankings from solar power places number one on the list. attorney Joshua Weber said. “These Assembly Bill 85 into law, requir- triple the chances of survival. With advocates show states that have When solar-friendly policies are states create an environment ripe for ing all Nevada students to receive EMS response times exceeding 10 adopted energy choice for some or ranked — regardless of region — competition among solar compa- instruction in cardiopulmonary re- minutes in many areas Nevada, the all electric customers continue to energy choice states dominate the nies, and provide platforms for in- suscitation (CPR) and the use of an need for trained bystanders is ex- dominate rankings of the most so- rankings. novative, new approaches to roof- automated external defibrillator tremely important. lar-friendly states. Another widely-cited ranking by top solar, community solar, and before graduation from high school. Clark County School District The twelve states that have the solar advocacy group SPR has other renewable resources.” “We’re very pleased to see this was an early adopter in Nevada of opened their doors to retail compe- awarded Massachusetts its top spot Solar competition is only pos- important bill become a law. Ne- the CPR in Schools program and tition, plus states like California and for the second year in a row; and sible because Massachusetts and vada now joins 36 other states in has seen the benefits of the train- Oregon which have energy choice Energy Choice states took seven of other energy choice states have the U.S. that have passed legisla- ing. “Training our students in CPR for some customers, receive high the top 10 spots. Washington D.C., made electric service a competitive tion ensuring all students are trained prepares them to help others in their marks for rooftop, community, and an energy choice district, also business. in basic CPR prior to high school time of need. It’s easy to incorpo- large-scale solar. placed in the top 10. “Ultimately, many factors and graduation. These states add over rate into the school day, and the stu- While most Americans would Even though Nevada is one of state policies contribute to the suc- one million lifesavers to their local dents love the interactive nature of likely expect solar to be installed the sunniest states in the U.S., it cess of rooftop and community so- communities each year,” said Rick the training,” said Diane Towery, mainly in sunnier southern states, places in the bottom half of the lar development, but states with Casazza, board member, American Health Teacher, Fertitta Middle rankings published by the Solar stalled megawatts of solar energy, Texas, an early adopter of energy rankings for solar friendly policies. energy choice and open retail mar- Heart Association/American Stroke School, Clark County Nevada. Energy Industries Association show despite most being located in north- choice, is also a top producer of “Energy choice states like Mas- kets provide unmatched opportu- Association Northern Nevada. When AB 85 is enacted on July that four of the twelve states that ern climates. These states include both solar and wind energy. Cali- sachusetts regularly receive high nity for innovative, green choices Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is 1, 2017, over 48,000 students a year have adopted full energy choice Massachusetts, New Jersey, and fornia, a state that is seeing an ex- ratings from solar power advocates, on your roof and in your commu- a leading cause of death, with nearly across Nevada will be trained to place in the top ten states for in- New York. plosion of energy choice through its despite having fewer sunny days nity,” Weber said. 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac ar- respond in a cardiac emergency rests occurring each year in the until medical professionals arrive. United States. It strikes suddenly For more information about AB 85, Trump promises law enforcement and without warning, and what hap- Clark County Fire and Rescue bystander CPR; while nationally, a result, survival rates of a SCA are please contact Ben Schmauss at pens within the first few minutes responded to 748 people who suf- only 45.9 percent of witnessed car- dismal, around 10-11 percent, of- (702) 408-4208. For more informa- can mean the difference between fered a cardiac arrest in 2013. Only diac arrests receive CPR from a ten because the person who wit- tion about CPR, please visit officers: “We will protect you” 20 percent of those people received bystander, prior to EMS arrival. As nesses the cardiac event is not life and death. www.heart.org/CPR. By Ben Kamisar less words of incitement that give The Hill rise to danger and give rise to in- Former FBI Assistant Dirctor: Comey ‘threw President Trump on Monday citement.” blasted those who subject police That’s similar to the language the reputation of the FBI under the bus’ officers to “hostility and violence” that he used during his presidential while promising to draw a “bright campaign, when he lamented a The former assistant director of the FBI tells Breitbart News that President line in the sand” to protect law en- “war on police” and defended of- forcement across the country. ficers against accusations of police Assad trying to cover up Donald Trump fired bureau director James Comey for legitimate reasons. “Our police have been subject misconduct in high-profile officer- By Daniel J. Flynn to unfair defamation and vilifica- involved shootings. mass killings in Syria Breitbart News tion and — really, you see what’s “True social justice means a fu- By John Bowden disposed in mass graves.” “He was fired for cause in my going on — even worse, hostility ture where every child in every view,” James Kallstrom informs The Hill In light of the information about and violence,” Trump said during neighborhood can play outside The Trump administration on the mass killings, Jones said that Breitbart News. “When the refer- an event on the Capitol steps at the without fear, can walk home safely Monday accused the Syrian govern- Russia’s calls for “de-escalation ral came to the bureau close to a National Peace Officer’s Memorial from school and live out the beau- ment of installing a crematorium at zones” in the country would be met year ago, Comey knew at that point, Service. tiful dreams that build their heart,” a prison outside Syria’s capital for with “skepticism.” if not soon after, that the Justice De- “You are entitled to leadership we will protect you.” Trump said, a clear callout to con- the disposal of thousands of bodies “In light of the failures of the partment had no interest in conduct- at the highest level that will draw The president called it a “per- servatives who chide “social justice of prisoners executed in mass kill- past ceasefire agreements, we have ing a criminal investigation of a bright line in the sand, not a red sonal priority” to help foster respect warriors” that have questioned po- ings. reason to be skeptical,” he said. Ten major FBI scandals Hillary Clinton. They would never line in the sand that isn’t gone over, for law enforcement in America, lice conduct in controversial inci- A State Department official said “The regime must stop all attacks approve a grand jury and they but a bright line in the sand, and criticizing those who use the “reck- dents. that the U.S. believes Syrian Presi- on civilian and opposition forces.” on James Comey’s watch would never approve an indict- dent Bashar Assad will use the cre- A report by the international ment.” Saudi Arabia plans to invest matorium to cover up mass murders rights group Amnesty International By Grabien News fused, sparking a battle between the Kallstrom faults Comey for pre- at the prison complex, Reuters re- found that between 25-50 execu- President Trump is dismissing feds and America’s biggest tech siding over a “sham” investigation ported. tions are performed at the prison the director of the FBI, James company. What makes this incident of Clinton. From granting unnec- mention intent. “Intent does not ecutor rather than as a mere inves- $40 billion in US infrastructure “We now believe that the Syr- every week. The complex is located Comey. He will inevitably be re- indicative of Comey’s questionable essary immunity deals to conduct- matter at all,” Kallstrom explains tigator. “Number two, he told the By Mark Hensch ian regime has installed a cremato- just 45 minutes outside Syria’s capi- rium in the Sednaya prison complex tal of Damascus, the seat of the membered for the controversial role management of the agency is that ing an interview of Clinton not un- to Breitbart News. “There’s no ‘in- public that he undertook a ‘thor- The Hill which could dispose of detainees’ Assad regime’s power. he played in the 2016 presidential a) The FBI jumped the gun, as they der oath to too slickly issuing a tent’ in the statute. Nevertheless, in ough’ investigation. You can’t put Saudi Arabia plans on investing remains with little evidence,” Stuart Trump ordered airstrikes on a election, where his agency con- were indeed ultimately able to crack document dump the day after the my opinion there’s a busload of in- ‘thorough’ and ‘lack of a grand jury’ up to $40 billion in U.S. infrastruc- Jones said. Syrian airfield last month after ducted surveillance of the Trump the San Bernardino terrorist’s Fourth of July, the FBI deviated tent.” in the same sentence. He threw the ture, according to a new report. campaign as well as investigated phone, and b) Almost every other from standard-operating procedure Comey angered supporters of reputation of the FBI under the “Credible sources have believed Assad used chemical weapons on The spending could be an- that many of the bodies have been civilians, including children. the Clinton camp for mishandling major national security figure sided during the investigation of the Donald Trump when he refused to bus.” nounced as early as next week, dur- classified materials, giving both with Apple (from former CIA Di- former secretary of state’s reliance recommend charges against Mrs. The Trump administration noted ing President Trump’s first visit sides arguments for how the FBI rector General Petraeus to former on private servers to send and re- Clinton in July despite finding nu- a loss of faith in Comey and the there, Bloomberg said Thursday. ultimately swayed the vote. CIA Director James Woolsey to ceive classified material, Kalstrom merous instances of wrongdoing. need to bolster public trust in the Bloomberg said the investment But even before the 2016 cam- former director of the NSA, Gen- says. When he reopened an investigation bureau as reasons for the shocking would come from Saudi Arabia’s paign, the FBI endured a number eral Michael Hayden), warning that “He did something the FBI into the Democratic Party’s presi- dismissal of the FBI director. In the sovereign wealth fund. of humiliations under Comey’s ten- such a “crack” would inevitably never does,” the former head of the dential nominee less than two history of the FBI, just two other People familiar with the matter ure. Most damning were revelations wind up in the wrong hands. FBI’s New York office points out weeks prior to the election, Comey directors, William Sessions and L. told the news outlet that no final de- “We will begin to construct a Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United that the FBI was generally aware 6. In 2015, the FBI conducted a of Comey. “It never discloses the enraged the supporters of Mrs. Patrick Gray, acting as director in cision has been made and the an- new foundation of cooperation and Arab Emirates and other nations. of almost every terrorist who suc- controversial raid on a Texas politi- charges against an unindicted per- Clinton. Ultimately, the FBI direc- the wake of J. Edgar Hoover’s nouncement may still be delayed. support with our Muslim allies to Trump campaigned extensively cessfully struck America over the cal meeting, finger printing, photo- son — ever.” tor less than four years into his ten- death, left the post involuntarily at A White House official con- combat extremism, and terrorism on upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, last eight years. graphing, and seizing phones from Kallstrom maintains, “He was so year term counted few friends in the direction of the president. firmed to Bloomberg that the plan and violence and to embrace a more airports and other public works last Here are 10 of Comey’s biggest attendees (some in the group be- out of left field — the things he either party. “He’s basically a good guy,” is in the works, citing White House just and hopeful future for Muslims year. embarrassments at the FBI: lieve in restoring Texas as an inde- did.” “The cause [for firing] is that he Kallstrom notes of Comey. “I don’t senior adviser Jared Kushner’s criti- in their countries,” he said at the The president has since pro- 1. Before he bombed the Bos- pendent constitutional republic). This included citing a lack of took upon himself authority he think he’s done this with malice cal role in the talks. White House. posed a $1 trillion infrastructure ton Marathon, the FBI interviewed 7. During its investigation into intent on Clinton’s part to rational- didn’t have, number one,” aforethought. He just lacks com- Kushner is President Trump’s The gathering in Saudi Arabia package as one of his chief agenda Tamerlan Tsarnaev but let him go. Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of ize not pursuing the case further Kallstrom says of the former FBI mon sense. He just wasn’t up for son-in-law and is widely considered will also include leaders of Bahrain, items. Russia sent the Obama Administra- classified material, the FBI made an when the relevant statute does not director acting as a de facto pros- the job of FBI director.” one of his closest confidants. tion a second warning, but the FBI unusual deal in which Clinton aides Trump announced last week that opted against investigating him were both given immunity and al- he will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and again. lowed to destroy their laptops. the Vatican during his first foreign An outreach 2. Shortly after the NSA scan- 8. The father of the radical Is- trip as president later this month. dal exploded in 2013, the FBI was lamist who detonated a backpack The president added that his de- program to help exposed conducting its own data bomb in New York City in 2016 cision to visit the centers of three mining on innocent Americans; the alerted the FBI to his son’s of the world’s major faiths aims at the homeless to agency, Bloomberg reported, re- radicalization. The FBI, however, rallying allies against shared secu- tains that material for decades (even cleared Ahmad Khan Rahami after rity threats in the Middle East. if no wrongdoing is found). a brief interview. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia help themselves. 3. The FBI had possession of 9. The FBI also investigated the May 19, where he will convene a emails sent by Nidal Hasan saying terrorist who killed 49 people and “historic gathering” of “leaders he wanted to kill his fellow soldiers wounded 53 more at the Pulse from all across the Muslim world.” CHAPLAINSTEVENSTJOHN.COM to protect the Taliban — but didn’t Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Despite intervene, leading many critics to a more than 10-month investigation argue the tragedy that resulted in the of Omar Mateen — during which death of 31 Americans at Fort Hood Mateen admitting lying to agents — could have been prevented. the FBI opted against pressing fur- 4. During the Obama Adminis- ther and closed its case. tration, the FBI claimed that two 10. CBS recently reported that private jets were being used prima- when two terrorists sought to kill rily for counterterrorism, when in Americans attending the “Draw fact they were mostly being used Muhammad” event in Garland, for Eric Holder and Robert Texas, the FBI not only had an un- Mueller’s business and personal derstanding an attack was coming, travel. but actually had an undercover 5. When the FBI demanded agent traveling with the Islamists, Apple create a “backdoor” that Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi. would allow law enforcement agen- The FBI has refused to comment on cies to unlock the cell phones of why the agent on the scene did not various suspects, the company re- intervene during the attack. Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Hopes rise Trump will modernize feds’ technology By Ali Breland tally insecure. But tech experts also cheered The Hill Patrick Morley, CEO of Carbon Trump’s order, saying it opens the Tech groups are hopeful the Black, a Massachusetts door to government modernizing its Trump administration will do more cybersecurity company, likened it technology after years of criticism. to modernize the government’s to having an alarm system and se- One could hope for “concrete technology systems on the heels of curity camera for a home, but fail- steps” in the order said BSA’s Ross. a new executive order on ing to lock doors and windows. “But I think this a good start.” cybersecurity. “What IT and security needs is Groups are hopefully the Trump President Trump’s cyber order to work hand in hand,” Morley said. order will give new momentum to provides new steps for agencies to “If the two aren’t connected tightly the issue and raise in the public eye. boost their security and counter it’s not going to work. You need to “As the world’s most connected digital threats, and was well re- be doing both things in conjunc- nation, ensuring trust in our net- ceived by industry groups. tion.” worked systems must be a top pri- Experts still caution that the Modernizing the government’s ority,” BSA wrote Thursday. “We cybersecurity changes won’t be ef- technology is easier said than done, look forward to reviewing the de- fective unless the government gets experts agree. tails of the Executive Order and rid of outdated computer systems, Agencies across government use working with the Trump Adminis- tration to improve the nation’s which are more vulnerable to secu- different networks and cyber prac- cybersecurity posture.” rity threats. “A move towards modern tech- cybersecurity will also depend on tices, making it harder to reliably Industry giant IBM said that it Tommy Ross a policy analyst at nologies can keep our information the federal government’s efforts to push across-the-board changes. looked forward to “further engag- the Business Software Alliance Morley said that would also and digital infrastructure secure prioritize modernizing its aging and ing key leaders across government (BSA) a D.C. trade group represent- make it impossible to carry out from cyberattacks, while saving vulnerable information technology agencies, and continuing vital col- ing tech companies called “new re- billions of taxpayer dollars,” Hurd (IT) and pledged to continue to some parts of Trump’s cyber order. laboration between government and sources” for updating the said in a statement introducing a work with the administration and The order calls on agencies to industry.” government’s IT “necessary.” new version of his bill earlier this Congress on initiatives such as the provide a cybersecurity risk man- A bevy of high-profile attacks in The order touches on moderniz- year. bipartisan Modernizing Govern- agement report to the Secretary of recent years have raised Americans’ ing technology, but observers said The bill has bipartisan support ment Technology Act (MGT Act),” Homeland Security and the Direc- awareness of cybersecurity, and they wanted to see a more concrete and tech industry experts are also ITI wrote in a statement. tor of the Office of Management Morley said that could make it plan. rallying behind it. “The single biggest opportunity and Budget (OMB) within the next easier for Trump and Congress to The industry, though, is hopeful After Trump’s cyber order on facing the new administration is 90 days. improve the government’s IT. the president and lawmakers are Thursday, the Information Technol- modernization, which requires “I think that at the highest level An Accenture study last month poised for a breakthrough. ogy Industry Council (ITI), a Wash- smart investments in security tech- the idea of pulling up the issue of found 63 percent of Americans It’s a problem that already has ington, D.C.-based trade group that nologies that can help government cyber about how important it is, would feel more comfortable if the attention of Congress, where represents companies Apple, agencies understand and reduce that’s all goodness,” Morley said. government agencies had stronger Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), has in- Google and Microsoft, called on their cyber risk,” agreed Amit “This 90 day assessment, maybe cybersecurity policies. troduced the Modernizing Govern- lawmakers to advance Hurd’s bill. Yoran, chief executive of Tenable that’s also the right thing, I just “The difference today even ment Technology Act. “Adequately strengthening Security. don’t think it’s reality.” where it was a couple years ago, Supporters say they have a Morley and others across the in- American public perceptions are strong case for bringing the dustry called for measures to push dramatically different from where government’s technology into the agencies harder to implement the they were two years ago, Morley 21st century. Efforts to improve National Institute of Standards and said cybersecurity won’t amount to Technology’s “Framework for Im- “Generally people are much much they say if the computers, proving Critical Infrastructure more open and supportive that the servers, networks and other tech- Cybersecurity,” and the funding, U.S. has to do a better job of pro- nology in operation are fundamen- time and resources to do so. tecting itself.”

Advocacy groups ask federal court to block FCC media ownership rule By Harper Neidig massive consolidation despite a The Hill congressional directive that there A coalition of public interest should be a limit on the scope of groups asked a federal court on Fri- national ownership,” the groups day to block a recent Federal Com- argued. A spokesman for the FCC munications Commission (FCC) declined to comment. rule from going into effect that Free Press was joined in the fil- would give major broadcasters ings by Common Cause, Media Al- more room to buy up local televi- liance, Media Mobilizing Project, sion stations. the National Hispanic Media Coa- The groups, led by the advocacy lition, Prometheus Radio Project organization Free Press, asked the and the United Church of Christ D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to Office of Communication. reverse the FCC’s push to reinstate Activists worry that the discount the rule, known as the UHF dis- will lead to local stations being con- count. solidated by large broadcasters like Be heard anywhere The rule, which the commission Sinclair, which announced earlier voted in April to bring back, counts this week that it reached a deal to stations broadcasting on ultra-high buy Tribune Media Company and frequency at a discounted rate to- its network of local channels. in the world wards the national media ownership Groups like Free Press have ac- limit. Broadcasters are currently cused the FCC of engaging in a quid capped at serving 39 percent of the pro quo arrangement with Sinclair. nation’s households. “Sinclair has worked hard to (only $50 per hour) The FCC, led by Republican curry favor with the Trump admin- Chairman Ajit Pai, voted last month istration and Chairman Pai, all to to reinstate the discount less than a gain the power to push these kinds year after the FCC during the past of deals through,” said Free Press administration repealed it. Pai ar- policy director Matt Wood. RadioTribune Special gued that the agency should not get “Buying Tribune and other rid of the discount without also re- broadcasters would give Sinclair viewing the ownership cap. access to more than 70 percent of On Thursday, the coalition also the people in America, and would 12 hours only $400 petitioned the FCC to delay rein- let this broadcast conglomerate fire stating the discount until a court has local journalists and drown local a chance to review it. viewers under a flood of cookie- “Reinstatement of the UHF dis- cutter news and right-wing propa- count opens the door for rapid and 20 hours only $600 ganda.” (Payment due upon contract signing) Tune in to • Talk Shows • Infomercials • RadioTribune • Community Involvement • • Business Promotions • www.RadioTribune.com Call-In Lines: • Political Agendas • (702) 493-5222 or • Marketing Promotions • (800) 833-2345 Tune in and listen to those who will tell you the truth, and nothing but the www.RadioTribune.com truth. You’ll discover different person- For additional information alities and hear different opinions, but when it comes to the facts, you’ll Call (702) 272-4634 always get the truth from us! Email: [email protected] May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 radio station. cials have it, they don’t need to that work around the world, with If you want to hear a non-po- worry. But what about the a cure to the healthcare problem RadioTribune Lineup litically correct show, “Chris people they represent? Find out here. Join him in these discus- Garcia, The Conservative why on Cobra USA. sions to clear the air so vital to “Open Mic” American” is the show for you. C.O.B.R.A. by the way is the survival itself and what you can 1985 Insurance Law created by do to help. The world has be- Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m., Gordon Martines We look forward to you watch- ing and listening to the show and Ronald Reagan in 1985 for con- come so large, it’s getting claus- hosts “Open Mic,” a popular RadioTribune.com show. The Anti- tinuing health care coverage of trophobic with traffic, travel, Corruption Coalition of Nevada is the basis for and theme of “Open will appreciate all feedback. * * * * * health insurance. We talk about taxes, soaring costs for food, Mic.” COBRA USA insurance, savings and options water, clothing and shelter, and Gordon Martines was a career police officer with 39 years of available through King Cobra, what are we to do? Join us with on-the-job Law Enforcement experience. Past cases involving with Blu Laker the intended amended version of your wisdom and knowledge to Kevin Daley, Trayvon Cole and a variety of other covered-up crimi- A daily Radio show Monday the original Cobra program. We make America great again; to- nal cases, and a billion dollars worth of missing taxpayer money, through Friday 2:00 p.m. with invite you to press Congress for gether we can make a difference. are discussed in depth and at length on the show. live guests on a variety of sub- parity in health care live here at Let me pick your brain for the Martines spent four years as police officer with the Hermosa jects. Radio Tribune. Call or email us advancement of humanity. We Beach Police Department before moving here and resuming his Due to the importance of at [email protected] are controversial, conservative police career in Las Vegas as a Detective in the Robbery/Homicide health care, its out-of-control or call (949) 467- 0613. and considerate of other people, Bureau, retiring from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart- costs with no restraints, millions Cobra USA is hosted by Blu even when they may have dif- ment after 36 years of police service. of Americans are unable to ob- Laker, an investigative reporter ferent opinions. The amount of corruption and cover-ups by executive Police tain it. Why? Our elected offi- who has seen medical programs * * * * * Administrative officers witnessed by Martines inside the depart- ment led to his decision to contest the good ol’ boy’s club and run for Clark County Sheriff three times against what he knew were almost insurmountable odds. “Open Mic” carries the voice the LVMPD does not want you to hear, yet it is always there, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 Open Mic a.m. on www.radiotribune.com. Tune in! * * * * * “Face The Tribune” with Gordon Martines Face the Tribune is heard every Monday through Friday at 12 noon, hosted by Rolando Larraz. For the last five years “Face The Tribune” has been the premier show for interviews with politicians, civil service workers, gov- ernment officials and activists, and a voice for those everyday citi- 11:00 a.m. zens who needed to air their legal grievances. The Las Vegas Tri- bune newspaper has been a part of the Las Vegas community for Tuesday and over 18 years and is the only independent newspaper in Clark County. Thursdays “Face The Tribune” was established as a voice for the people of on Las Vegas and is the only news platform where judges, city coun- cilmen, local businessmen and women, as well as Mr. or Ms. Local RadioTribune.com Citizen, can voice their opinions and share the issues that pertain to Las Vegas. The show’s host, Rolando Larraz, has been a journalist in Clark County for over 50 years. He has been a fixture in the community and a highly respected publisher who has covered local news and events in Las Vegas since the mid-’60s. For stories and informa- tion not available anywhere else in Las Vegas, tune into “Face The Tribune” Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon. Face the * * * * * Chris Garcia, The Conservative American “Chris Garcia, The Conservative American,” is a daily radio show TRIBUNE streamed on RadioTribune.com Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can also Google the show and watch on YouTube. The show is hosted by Chris Garcia and has daily guests on the ‘Face the Tribune’ is hosted show touching on a variety of topics. Those topics include politics, religion, veterans’ affairs, and many other social issues of the day. by Rolando Larraz The show welcomes people of all different backgrounds and en- courages vigorous debate. Monday thru Friday We have an open microphone policy that encourages people to call into the show live 702-983-0711 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 12 noon PST and join the live debate. You can also call 702-751-9955 and talk to Chris or one of our producers and tell us what you think of on www.RadioTribune.com the show or set up a date to be live in studio or call in to do the show. We welcome businesses of Las Vegas and all over Nevada to advertise on our show. We have the most competitive rates of any

KIOF-LP

97.9 FM Monday thru Friday at 1:00 p.m. “The People’s Voice on www.RadioTribune.com of Las Vegas” KIOF-LP 97.9 FM is an COBRA USA official radio station for with Blu Laker emergency information in Las Vegas. During an actual emergency, tune your radio to KIOF 97.9 FM for official, up-to-the-minute information from the City of Las Vegas 400 S. 4th St., Suite 500 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Monday thru Friday at 2:00 p.m. (702) 425-4088 on www.RadioTribune.com Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017

A governmentE big enoughDITORIALS to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Dems for firing Comey before being against it On May 9th of 2017, the nation came to a complete stop: no more news, and nothing new happened since that sad day when President Donald Trump had the audacity to fire the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. How dare he?!! Since 2016, the Democrats have been asking for the FBI Director’s resignation, and no one — neither President Obama nor President Donald Trump — listened to them. James Comey maintained his position as the ‘prima donna’ of the 2016 election, playing games with both the Trump campaign and the Clinton Clan, despite the fact that Comey’s brother, Peter, is an attorney in a law firm that represents the Clintons. Then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, accused the FBI director of breaking the Hatch Act, a fed- eral law, by publicly disclosing new information about the Give state revenue windfall Clinton investigation 11 days ahead of the presidential elec- tion. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, echoed concerns simi- back to those who created it lar to Reid’s and called for Comey to resign his FBI post. By Thomas Mitchell ing formula last session, and this ad- Cohen reiterated that call in an opinion column published Riddle: What is the difference ditional money provides a unique in The Hill (Nov. 3, 2016). between the Nevada Legislature and opportunity to invest directly in stu- Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, told Bloomberg a drunken sailor? dents who are economically disad- Answer: Eventually the drunken vantaged, English learners, gifted News that he had lost confidence in Comey for his han- sailor sobers up. and talented and in special educa- dling of Clinton’s email investigation. “I do not have con- The Economic Forum, which is tion,” he was quoted by the press as fidence in him any longer,” Schumer said at the time. “To tasked with estimating state general saying. restore my faith, I am going to have to sit down and talk to fund revenues so lawmakers can For all the good that has done over him and get an explanation for why he did this.” dodge blame for overestimating, has the years. Over the past four decades, After Clinton lost to Trump, Democrats blasted Comey found a few million more coins in according to a Cato Institute analy- between the couch cushions — $96 sis, Nevada has increased K-12 pub- after a briefing on the agency’s investigation into Russia’s million more in the coming biennium lic school funding by 80 percent per interference in the election. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Geor- and a $44 million surplus from the pupil, adjusted for inflation. During gia, stated: “My confidence in the FBI director’s ability to current year for a total of $140 mil- THOMAS MITCHELL those four decades student test scores lead this agency has been shaken.” Rep. Maxine Waters, lion. So immediately the governor and lawmakers on have actually fallen slightly. D-Los Angeles, put it more bluntly: “The FBI director has both sides of the aisle started calculating just how they Democratic Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson and could spend it. The added funds hike the general fund Democratic Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford said no credibility.” budget to $8.2 billion over the next two years. in a joint statement, “While these newly projected rev- On Nov. 7, 2016, Newsweek columnist Kurt Eichenwald Not one person suggested letting the taxpayers keep enues will not be enough to fully meet our needs in didn’t just call for the FBI director’s firing — he said some of that windfall to blow on groceries and new public education, mental health, job training, and other Comey was unfit for public service: “James Comey should shoes for their children. vital services, we are committed to putting our tax not simply be fired as director of the Federal Bureau of Gov. Brian Sandoval wants to spend the windfall dollars to work for the hardworking Nevadans who Investigation. He must be barred forever from any form of on education. “I introduced the weighted student fund- (See Mitchell, Page 14) public service.” Las Vegas Tribune had on several occasions written that Parents of bullies must FBI Director James Comey should have been fired since day one, after President Trump was sworn in. In fact, we have extended our opinion to the Speaker of the House be held responsible Paul Ryan, (whom we believe President Trump should not By Perly Viasmensky an assistant principal (Jackson) came to his aid with a trust). When children are teased, ridiculed, hurt physi- school nurse. Simply because the Speaker of the House is friends with cally and constantly made fun of in early elementary The school personnel did not mention to his mother school, those actions could be very detrimental to about the physical assault; instead they told her he sim- Vice President Mike Pence should not be a reason to keep them. ply fainted, probably due to stomach flu. Ryan so close to the administration. On January 26, 2017 little eight-year-old, Gabriel Since the child vomited several times during the We are going to keep repeating it until we all teach it to Taye, a third grade student at Carson Elementary night, his mother took him to the emergency room of a all Democrats, Socialists, members of the mainstream School in Cincinnati, Ohio ended his short life by hospital and kept him home the day of January 25th. media and anti-Trump Republicans. Get over it and ac- hanging himself in his bedroom. Little Gabriel was a When little Gabriel returned home from school the af- victim of bullying by his classmates. ternoon of January 26th he went to his room and hanged cept the fact that the American people elected this presi- At the time of his death the autopsy reports man- himself with a tie, from his bunker bed. dent. It’s time to accept it for the reality it is. ner of death was suicide. An Ohio coroner has re- Bullying is a common practice at schools all around President Donald Trump is acting within his rights and opened an investigation into the death of the eight- the nation, in front of the blind eyes of principals, as- within his authority as the president of the United States year-old boy to examine security-camera video from sistant principals and other people of authority at the to fire the FBI Director. Even James Comey himself said the boy’s school that shows him getting pulled head schools. so on several occasions — before and after he was fired. first into a restroom wall two days before he died by Psychologists claim that bullying does not suddenly “supposed” suicide. and mysteriously appear full-blown among children. It is uncommon to see what is happening in this nation Last week the Cincinnati Public Schools released As young children enter early childhood settings, since Donald Trump has become the president. It seems 23 minutes of the January 24 video from Carson El- they bring with them a history of experiences with fam- like everything he says and does creates controversy and ementary School that shows the little boy on the ily, media, and other children. These experiences pre- becomes an excuse for his ‘enemies’ to attack him. restroom floor, not moving, for seven and one-half pare children to be more or less likely to engage in The same Democrats that were against James Comey minutes as more than a dozen students walked by him. bullying-related behavior. Some students kicked him; others poked him, until (See Viasmensky, Page 14) for the last year are now defending him and advocating for him. Are these people out of their minds?! Are they so narrow-minded that they do not realize how stupid they ON A PERSONAL NOTE are acting and how childish they are behaving? The president has held the power to appoint and dis- Life is precious; Death is inevitable miss the director of the FBI at his discretion since 1968: By Maramis mindless about the fact that nothing The current nomination and confirmation process for the No matter how serious the sub- is more important than the quality of FBI director was created by an amendment to the Omni- ject, I believe it’s always a good idea those days we live, and neglecting bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The to interject a note of humor some- our families and loved ones or our amendment established that the position of FBI director where into the subject. responsibilities in the quest for more was to be nominated by the president and confirmed by Hardly anything — maybe noth- fame or fortune (or even just ordi- the Senate. ing — is more serious than death. nary recognition and money) is de- So on that note, consider this: Ev- feating the whole purpose of life. So, what seems to be the problem with the Democrats eryone must leave this world Do we stop and think often and the anti-Trump Republicans? They cannot accept the through the simple mechanism of enough that but for the Grace of God fact that the country is going to work without them. The death — unless, of course, they have we might not even be here today? We country is going to turn to social media and ignore the old- another escape plan! could have been killed in that auto fashioned, narrow-minded mainstream media that has been Mankind has probably been accident (or such) we had years ago, searching for that alternate escape MARAMIS CHOUFANI or we could have fallen victim to that brainwashing the nation for the last 200 years. plan for many moons, and so far, no such luck... Dr. bout of pneumonia or died on the operating table when There has been nothing but the firing of the FBI Direc- Frankenstein and his try at bringing back the dead for we had that emergency appendectomy. And what about tor on any TV channels or radio station. The only reason another go at life, albeit not the original life, notwith- that day someone pulled you back onto the curb in that newspapers are not following the same pattern is be- standing. And all science fiction stories notwithstand- time to avoid that truck that was going through the red cause they have too many pages to fill; nevertheless, most ing, saving pieces and parts to be cloned or in some light? There are so many times we might remember editorials, commentaries and viewpoints are on the same way resurrected at a future date will never take the when it could have been the death of us, but it wasn’t. place of one life granted to all who are born into this It wasn’t our time. So we’re still here. But for how topic. world and will one day leave it. Maybe later than much longer? Once again: Democrats, Socialists, the mainstream me- sooner; but maybe sooner than later. Many people, perhaps because they don’t think dia and the anti-Trump Republicans need to get over it, go We all have a way of getting caught up in life and about it much, kind of believe they are invincible and home, and enjoy all they took from the American people. somehow not even remembering or realizing that we have a really long life ahead of them. Well, we learn have a limited number of days. We might get kind of (See Maramis, Page 16) May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. The Trump Effect: How to “Fail” Our Way to Greatness Again By Chuck Muth takes,” Kiyosaki writes. “When A recent editorial cartoon by your report card is perfect, you get Mike Smith in the Las Vegas Sun an A+. The opposite is true in the depicts a little elementary school world of business.” boy showing his mom and dad his “To be successful in the world report card with a big “F” on it. of entrepreneurs, a person must “I’m doing great,” the boy de- learn to fail, correct, learn, apply clares. what was learned, and fail again,” To which the father says to his Kiyosaki continued. “Success wife, “It’s the Trump effect.” comes from failure, not from Now, this was supposed to be yet memorizing the right answers.” another in a long and seemingly Indeed, many students will have unending line of liberal media shots learned from history class that Tho- at the president. However, the CHUCK MUTH mas Edison “failed” over 10,000 award-winning cartoonist actually Most Don’t” with Robert Kiyosaki, times in his effort to invent the light stumbled upon an inconvenient author of the best-selling “Rich bulb. But as Edison explained, “I truth that most on the left and far Dad, Poor Dad” book. have not failed; I’ve just found too many on the right have missed. In it, they explain what’s wrong 10,000 ways that won’t work.” In Trump’s world — that is, the with public education today, even Trump himself explains fur- world of successful businessmen in the “good” schools. Wrong, that ther... mistakes and failing are bad. erally teach kids how to be employ- who create real jobs — getting an is, for people who want to actually “If ‘A’ students are considered “In the real world of entrepre- ees. But somebody needs to not “F” really IS doing great. Let me achieve the American dream of be- the smartest people of all, why don’t neurship, by contrast, the people only teach kids how to be entrepre- explain. ing their own boss and not have to they all become extremely wealthy who make the most mistakes — and neurs, but inspire them to do so. Back in 2011, long before worry about where the rent pay- entrepreneurs? The answer is be- learn from those mistakes the fast- Otherwise there won’t be any jobs Donald Trump was elected presi- ment is going to come from next cause most ‘A’ students are winners est — are the winners... Being created for all those “A” students. dent, he co-authored a book titled week. in the classroom where they win by school smart isn’t the same as be- And that’s exactly how the “Midas Touch: Why Some Entre- “Success in the world of the making the fewest mistakes and ing street smart.” Trump effect is going to help make preneurs Get Rich — And Why classroom means not making mis- failing the least. They learn that Unfortunately, our schools gen- (See Muth, Page 15) There ‘The Donald’ Goes Again! By Mace Yampolsky The president made Hillary tions. But according to the officials, excusable, particularly with the President Trump boasted about Clinton’s mishandling of classified Mr. Trump discussed the contents Russians.” The Central Intelligence highly classified intelligence in a information through her private of the intelligence, not the sources Agency declined to comment. meeting with the Russian foreign email server central to his cam- and methods used to collect it. The “President Trump’s recklessness minister and ambassador last week, paign, leading chants of “lock her concern is that knowledge of the with sensitive information is deeply providing details that could expose up” at rallies. But there was never information about the Islamic State disturbing and clearly problematic,” the source of the information and any indication that Mrs. Clinton plot could allow the Russians to fig- Senator Jack Reed, the ranking the manner in which it was col- exposed sensitive information from ure out the sources and methods. Democrat of the Armed services lected, a current and a former an ally or gave it to an adversary. “This story is false. The president said in a statement. “The president American government official said It’s a Secret When I Say It Is only discussed the common threats of the United States has the power Monday. A Secret! that both countries faced,” said to share classified information with The intelligence disclosed by The Trump administration Dina Powell, the deputy national se- whomever they wish, but the Mr. Trump in a meeting with pushed back on the revelation, with curity adviser, who was also at the American people expect the presi- Sergey V. Lavrov, the Russian for- high-ranking officials denying that meeting. dent to use that power wisely. I eign minister, and Sergey I. the president discussed such highly Loose Lips Sink Ships! don’t believe the president inten- Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to sensitive information with the Rus- “To compromise a source is tionally meant to reveal highly se- the United States, was about an Is- sian officials. something that you just don’t do, cretive information to the Rus- lamic State plot, according to the MACE YAMPOLSKY “The president and the foreign and that’s why we keep the infor- sians.” When I think of sensitive officials. A foreign ally that closely jeopardize a crucial intelligence- minister reviewed common threats mation that we get from intelligence information, I think of subtlety, nu- guards its own secrets provided the sharing relationship. from terrorist organizations to in- sources so close as to prevent that ance and circumspection. Ambigu- information, which was considered The ally has repeatedly warned clude threats to aviation,” said H. from happening,” Senator Bob ous conversations in which what is so sensitive that American officials American officials that it would cut R. McMaster, the national security Corker, Republican of Tennessee said is not as important as what is did not share it widely within the off access to such sensitive infor- adviser, who attended the meeting. and the chairman of the Foreign not said. But that was then, this is United States government or pass mation if it were shared too widely, “At no time were any intelligence Relations Committee, told report- now. This is Trump’s America. it on to other allies. said the former official. In this case, sources or methods discussed, and ers. “The White House has got to He’ll do it his way. Like it or not . But, I’m The Donald the fear is that Russia will be able no military operations were dis- do something soon to bring itself * * * * * Mr. Trump’s disclosure does not to determine exactly how the infor- closed that were not already known under control and in order, “It’s got For more information regarding appear to have been illegal — the mation was collected and could dis- publicly.” to happen.” Nevada laws, or if you feel your president has the power to declas- rupt the ally’s espionage efforts. Secretary of State Rex W. Senator Mark Warner, Democrat rights have been violated, please sify almost anything. But sharing Beyond angering a partner and Tillerson echoed General of Virginia and the vice chairman call Mace Yampolsky & Associates. the information without the express calling into question the ability of McMaster, saying a range of sub- of the Intelligence Committee, said Call or text us at (702) 385-9777. permission of the ally who pro- the United States to keep secrets, jects came up, including “the na- on twitter “If true, this is a slap in We are available 24/7 for emergen- vided it represented a major breach the episode also opens Mr. Trump ture of specific threats,” but not the face to the intel community. cies. If you need help, CALL NOW of espionage etiquette, and could to criticism of a double standard. sources, methods or military opera- Risking sources & methods is in- before it is too late. We can help! Indict Comey for obstruction of justice Larry Klayman blasts ex-FBI director over inaction on surveillance By Larry Klayman orable Richard J. Leon of the U.S. Justice Department official covered if unlikely to be achieved) of shut- While various so-called political District Court for the District of up the mass surveillance of Presi- ting down the FBI’s then-acceler- and legal commentators at CNN Columbia, preliminarily enjoined dent Trump and millions of Ameri- ating investigation into possible and MSNBC, as well as the Wash- the intelligence agencies twice from cans and refused to investigate it, collusion between the Trump cam- ington Post, New York Times and this “almost Orwellian” criminality, and you have the makings of com- paign and Russia was on its face an other leftist rags, have suggested in as the judge put it in separate land- plete past lawlessness by the chief obstruction of justice, the very same recent days that President Donald mark rulings. See law enforcement agency of the charge that the first Article of Im- J. Trump and Attorney General Jeff www.freedomwatchusa.org. But, as United States. peachment against Richard Nixon Sessions should be prosecuted and/ has been the case in government for Despite this sordid past and made,’ says constitutional law ex- or impeached (and in the case of the last several decades at least, the record of the Obama Justice Depart- pert Laurence Tribe. ‘And part of Sessions lose his law license) for rule of law was disrespected and ment, of which the FBI was an in- the evidence supporting the charge firing former FBI Director James flagrantly violated. tegral part, never let it be said that of AG Sessions’ conscious involve- Comey, as according to them this With the coming of the new at- the left will not leave any stone ment in that obstruction is the way constitutes obstruction of justice, torney general of the United States, unturned in trying to destroy not in which he violated his public ironically the opposite is true. former Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Ses- just President Trump, but also those recusal commitment, something he As I explained in the below em- sions, there is hope that my alma who are in his administration. Of cannot possibly have done in a fit bedded radio appearance at LARRY KLAYMAN mater will again begin to legally course, on the top of the list is At- of absent-mindedness.’” www.raffradio.com, where I ex- misconduct and illegality. In short, represent the American people, af- torney General Sessions. The irony and outrage here is In an article hot off the “fake changed views with the talented the president’s firing of Comey was ter eight long years of its corrup- that it is not Sessions who should news” Washington Post press just host, Franklin Raff, it is Comey long overdue. Deputy Attorney tion under President Barack be held accountable for obstruction Thursday morning, leftist reporter himself, along with his staff, that General Rod Rosenstein, who rec- Obama. The former president’s at- of justice, but Comey himself. In- Jennifer Rubin calls for bar com- deed, this 6-foot-8-inch hulk of a deep-sixed their claimed investiga- ommended the former FBI torneys general, first the wholly plaints and other legal and political man, but in practice a legal midget, tion of Dennis Montgomery, a director’s termination, should now despicable and dishonest Eric actions to be filed and implemented who so perverted the rule of law NSA/CIA whistleblower who came empanel a grand jury to investigate Holder, the man who sold pardons against Sessions, falsely claiming while serving as FBI director, forward over two years ago, under Comey for having covered up and for former President Bill Clinton that because he joined in the rec- should now be the subject of a grant of immunity, with 47 hard subverted this would-be FBI inves- when he was his deputy attorney ommendation of his deputy attor- criminal grand jury investigation, drives and over 600 million pages tigation of mass illegal surveillance general and later orchestrated scan- ney general to fire Comey, at a indicted, tried and convicted for his of information and then provided in violation of the Fourth Amend- dalous cover-ups during the Obama minimum he should now lose his crimes against the American sworn testimony to FBI Agents years, along with Obama-stoked ment. law license. Foaming at her leftist people. If firing is all that Comey Walter Giardina and William racial violence against local law The scandalous revelations by mouth, Rubin’s column, titled has to endure at this point, he should Barnett, showing that the intelli- enforcement, and then his succes- Montgomery came on top of what “Jeff Sessions Is In Deep be eternally grateful to Attorney gence agencies had not only “wire- sor, Loretta Lynch, whom I call Edward Snowden had disclosed Trouble, and Here’s Why,” she con- General Sessions and the Trump “Obama and Holder in a skirt,” tapped,” in the form of unconstitu- earlier, concerning the mass surveil- cludes after a series of other libel- Justice Department. drove the reputation of the Justice tional surveillance, Trump, his as- lance by the NSA and CIA of hun- ous statements: * * * * * sociates and his family, but also dreds of millions of Americans, Department into the ground. Rather “So Sessions faces a host of se- Larry Klayman is a former Jus- other prominent Americans such as persons who had done nothing than being a protector of justice, it rious, potentially career-ending tice Department prosecutor and the the chief justice of the Supreme wrong other than used their became a cesspool of injustice and questions. ‘As I see it, the founder of Judicial Watch and Free- Court, other justices, 156 judges cellphone or computer to commu- corruption. Couple this with the president’s discharge of FBI Direc- dom Watch. His latest book is and persons like myself who chal- nicate with others. actions of now departed FBI Direc- tor Comey on a clearly pretextual “Whores: Why and How I Came to lenge or even criticize government About three years ago, the Hon- tor James Comey, who as an Obama basis for the obvious purpose (even Fight the Establishment.” Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017

COMMENTARIESEditors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. The Unjust End of a Policing Career By Norman Jahn been better for IA to call the entire views, it was confirmed (through S/ even his accusers) had the interview ‘Joe-Lo’ woke up in the morn- matter ‘Conduct Unbecoming a A questioning) that there was transcript to review until after May ing and after he realized he was in Police Officer’ and issue a 40 hour NEVER any allegation of inappro- 2nd, but ‘Joe-Lo’ had already re- Sheila’s bed, he exited the room suspension-the current maximum priate sexual advances during all of signed. Just how is it ‘due process’ after being startled and he said, allowed. Even if they had never those months! There was nothing when you don’t even know what “No, No, No” several times dem- read an actual transcript of ‘open’ or ‘gross’ or ‘lewd’ or sexu- your accuser has said about you? onstrating his confusion. He then ‘Sheila’s’ interview (because it ally motivated that occurred after When did Metro decide to be so went and slept elsewhere. At some didn’t exist) this would have been the picnic or at any time prior. UNJUST with their own people? point in the morning he had to wake a heavy hammer with which to cor- The interview with ‘Sheila’ was Just for the record, in order to up Officer ‘G’ to have him move rect ‘Joe-Lo’s’ behavior and put him one of the goofiest I have ever read. sustain discipline at Metro the proof the vehicle that blocked him in. back to work — but it didn’t hap- Detectives actually did a customer must rise to the level of ‘clear and Does this sound like a man who just pen! satisfaction survey with the ‘victim’ convincing’ evidence. This is estab- committed a sex crime? Would a There was another critical deci- at the end. Yes, they were seeking lished in the union contract and all guy who just fondled, groped, or sion point (never communicated to feedback about their own inter- investigators and administrators attempted to have sex with a teen- ‘Joe-Lo’) when the District Attor- viewing performance from a 16- should know this. This is a higher ager stay around and wake up her ney DENIED the gross misde- year-old teen. They had started the standard of proof than ‘probable dad? Nothing was said just like NORMAN JAHN meanor charge of “open & gross interview with a lesson in ‘lies of cause’ and there was not even any there had been zero conversation representative. He didn’t incrimi- lewdness” charges sought by omission’ which I also found almost probable cause to charge the crime. the night before. ‘Joe-Lo’ got his nate himself because he didn’t re- Metro. I understand he only discov- disturbing. They used an example There is also a state law (known as phone and left for his own residence member what happened. Right af- ered this denial when he received of going to a ‘skanky’ nightclub in the Police Officer Bill of Rights) He would soon receive a ‘pre- ter the interview with ‘Sheila’ the his pre-term binder seven months their example to the teenager. They pertaining to police officers under text’ phone call from ‘Sheila’ with sexual assault detectives should after the October incident. The se- also made lots of references to court investigation. Nothing would stop sexual assault (S/A) detectives lis- have known that there was NO quence of these events is important. and defense attorneys making me Metro with ‘blood lust on their tening in (or recording him). He crime. Multiple detectives were Did Internal Affairs know that on think they felt their case would be fangs.” They kept ‘Joe-Lo’ in mis- was ‘safe’ in a sense because he part of this recorded interview (or November 4th the case was denied? prosecutable — it wasn’t! ery for seven months wasting sig- couldn’t remember what happened were out in the hall watching). Of- The S/A tried hanging a case on ‘Jo- You know what is absolutely nificant amounts of taxpayer and knew that this first phone call ficer ‘G’ was also interviewed but Lo’ without having anywhere near shocking? It was not until April 30, money, isolating him intentionally, ever between himself and Sheila it didn’t seem to damage his cred- probable cause and the D.A. real- 2017 that a transcript of Sheila’s shattering his personal and profes- was unusual. Even if he could re- ibility that he drank so much he ized there was insufficient evi- interview was complete! This was sional pride and confidence, and member things and denied any in- couldn’t drive, probably allowed an dence. They started with a conclu- AFTER ‘Joe-Lo’ had resigned. It leaving him so uncertain and bro- appropriate behavior, Metro ‘blood- unlicensed daughter to drive, had sion and worked back trying to find wasn’t ready until May 2nd and it ken that he could easily be coerced hounds’ would have pursued him. to call in sick, and got entry and evidence (ignoring important infor- did not even have the date and time BY HIS OWN UNION — into re- The call ended with detectives alcohol for his 20-year-old girl- mation) to the point that this was of the interview or the normal signing from his 10-year career! (members of his own department) friend — ‘K’ — before retiring to almost a malicious prosecution! I ‘headings’ making it look very un- FINAL SEGMENT NEXT losing their momentary ‘arousal’ bed with her in the same house. ‘G’ recently recommended that ‘Joe- professional. Ultimately, it was a WEEK: The very troubling failures because their attempt to get him to is 40 years of age. Lo’ send the transcript to the D.A. ‘rush’ job and it was transcribed by of Metro and the PPA talk and say something incriminat- At some point on the investiga- and file a complaint for them to in- a private company — NOT by Norm Jahn served with the ing had failed! tion timeline, there was also an in- vestigate. Metro personnel! The most impor- LVMPD for over 21 years and Next for ‘Joe-Lo’ was a CRIMI- terview with INTERNAL AF- The reality is that ‘G’ and his tant evidence and ONLY evidence achieved the rank of lieutenant. He NAL interview. He was not under FAIRS. This is where someone has kids lived in ‘Joe-Lo’s’ house for against ‘Joe-Lo’ was ‘conspicu- also served as a police chief in Wis- arrest so he didn’t have a right to now come up with ‘administrative’ several months and there was cer- ously’ missing from behind a tab in consin for over three years. Jahn an attorney but he brought his PPA charges that don’t meet normal evi- tainly a high level of familiarity his pre-termination binder — but has been a university professor and Chairman Steve Grammas as his dentiary standards. It would have between the families. During inter- the PPA either never noticed or also taught in the criminal justice didn’t care. I told ‘Joe-Lo’ to re- program at the College of South- Mitchell quest it. He did. NOBODY (not ern Nevada for over a decade. (Continued from Page 12) still feel left behind.” How about some concern for the Viasmensky (Continued from Page 12) I honestly believe that instead of hardworking taxpayers who keep In some families, children expe- going after the School Board it is paying more and getting no recog- rience or observe family violence, time for authorities around the nizable return on their investment? physical punishment, or the use of country to take action against prin- A few days later several dozen verbal or physical aggression to cipals of individual schools and the state government workers rallied control others. These family expe- parents of the bullies who have no near the legislative building de- riences may lead children to initiate clue as to how to educate a child. manding that the $140 million aggressive behaviors and become Since authorities cannot go af- windfall be used to give them involved in bullying in early child- ter the perpetrators because they are higher pay raises. Though the gov- hood settings. In contrast, when “minors,” even if those minors have ernor has included 2 percent raises children grow up in less punitive criminal minds, they should file in each of the next two years, the and more caring families and learn charges against their parents and workers were demanding 5 percent positive social skills, they are less maybe, just maybe, it will teach each year, complaining that wages likely to initiate bullying in early them a lesson and start correcting are so low many state government childhood settings. their children’s actions. employees are on public assistance Bullying is a serious matter and It is time for those parents to start programs. They complained about State workers demand higher pay raises. schools should be more involved thinking they are going to continue how workers’ pay was reduced by biennium’s $7.3 billion spending, grossing more than $4 million a and communicate with the parents living with their little monsters, but furloughs during the recession, fail- while inflation in the past two years year. It has different tax tables for of the bullied child. After all, isn’t the life of another parent has been ing to note that they were paid the amounted to 2.5 percent. And the 27 different industries — ranging it what the law says? totally destroyed until the day she, same rate of pay for the time they general fund is only about a third from a low of 0.056 percent for Here in Las Vegas there was a he or they can reunite with their lost did work. of the total state spending. mining to a high of 0.362 percent similar case when a beautiful little child in heaven. They also did not talk about how Since 2011 the state general fund for rail transportation — and there girl, Hailee Lamberth, took her own Perly Viasmensky is the General their pay compares to those in the budget has grown by 32.3 percent, are 67 different tax brackets. life on December 12, 2013, when Manager of the Las Vegas Tribune. private sector. According to census while inflation amounted to 7.9 per- It is costing businesses in the she couldn’t deal with the bullies She writes a weekly column in this data maintained by the Department cent. Since 2001 that budget has state untold millions to comply with at her school. I don’t know; I never newspaper. To contact Perly of Employment, Training and Re- grown by 122 percent, compared to all the paperwork needed to enforce met her parents, Jason and Jennifer Viasmensky, email her at habilitation, the weekly wage of a 37.5 percent growth in the cost of and collect the tax. Lamberth, but I’m still thinking and pviasmensky@lasvegas Nevada state government worker in living. Take that $140 million windfall, praying for them every day. tribune.com. the third quarter of 2016 was $1,093 Meanwhile, the Economic Fo- add a few nips and tucks in the bud- a week, compared to $922 for a pri- rum forecasts that the commerce tax get, then repeal the commerce tax. vate sector worker in Nevada. Also, passed in 2015 at the urging of Gov. That’s the sober thing to do. the state worker’s pay has increased Sandoval will raise less than $200 * * * * * 21.7 precent since 2012, compared million in each of the coming years Thomas Mitchell is a former to an increase of 13.1 percent for — less the millions the state is newspaper editor who now writes the private sector. spending to create what is basically conservative/libertarian columns To add insult to injury, we note a Nevada version of the Internal for weekly papers in Nevada. You that the windfall-inflated $8.2 bil- Revenue Service. may email Mitchell at lion general fund budget is a 12.3 The commerce tax is a tax on [email protected]. He blogs percent increase over the previous gross receipts on all businesses at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Comey had refused to probe illegal spying Larry Klayman notes FBI sat on millions of pages of surveillance evidence By Larry Klayman ment, and only God knows what For months, I have been publi- these intelligence agencies have on cizing the failure of former FBI him or his cohort Sen. John Director James Comey and his gen- McCain, another prominent estab- eral counsel, James Baker, who lishment Republican who backed should now also be let go, to inves- Comey and predictably criticized tigate the massive illegal wiretap- President Trump, whom he obvi- ping and surveillance on not just ously despises, for the firing. hundreds of millions of Americans, In the last several weeks, given but prominent Americans such as my increased public pressure on President Donald Trump himself, Comey and the congressional and the chief justice of the Supreme intel establishment to conduct bona Court, other SCOTUS justices, 156 fide investigations, my cellphone judges and others, such as yours and computer again have been vio- truly, who are critical of and advo- lated, I believe by the powers-that- cates against corruption by the gov- be in the NSA and CIA. So, too, ernment and its officialdom. have the devices of my client Den- In this regard, about two and a nis Montgomery. The rank illegal- half years ago, whistleblower Den- ity of the intelligence agencies, who nis Montgomery came forward, are not in practice accountable to under a grant of immunity I ob- even President Trump, is beyond tained for him, to produce 47 hard even the imagination of writers like drives and over 600 million pages rection of Comey and Baker. The tion in particular, had been violat- It is no wonder, then, that James Orwell and Marconi. I will, how- of information he had taken from materials on these hard drives, ing the constitutional rights of not Comey and his pliant underlings, as ever, be filing a new case against the intelligence agencies when he much of which is classified and just President Trump and those well as compromised members of the intelligence agencies and was a contractor to FBI Special which I have never seen, allegedly around him, but hundreds of mil- the Senate and House Intelligence Comey and have it assigned, as re- Agents Walter Giardina and Will- proves that our so-called govern- lions of innocent American citizens Committees, have sat on the Mont- lated to my prior cases against them, iam Barnett, working under the di- ment, under the Obama administra- who have neither committed a gomery revelations, despite being to Judge Leon. crime nor been in contact with ter- repeatedly informed of his docu- While I am pleased that Comey rorists at home and abroad. ment production and the testimony, is now gone, having been disgraced Federal Judge Richard J. Leon under oath, which he gave for over as the political hack he sadly be- had previously ruled in cases I per- three hours to Special Agents came, there is much work to be sonally brought, along with some Giardina and Barnett. While the done, and the American people can- of my clients and investigators, government is complicit across the not be afraid to soldier on. I for one against Obama’s rogue and crimi- board in this cover-up, Comey was will not quit, and now that Comey nally minded intelligence agencies, the head of the one agency in gov- is history, it’s time for other gov- the National Security Agency ernment at the time that could have ernment heads to roll in what is in (NSA) and the Central Intelligence investigated and produced clear-cut my opinion the biggest and more Agency (CIA), that this type of sur- evidence of this criminality, poten- dangerous scandal in American his- veillance was “almost Orwellian,” tially leading to prosecutions. In- tory. that is, reminiscent of George stead, Comey and his staff, trying For more information about my Orwell’s prophesy in his famous to save their own “political skins,” efforts, and what I hope will give novel “1984.” It also was akin to played the game with the congres- rise to your support, go to what a great film writer and a friend sional intel committees and buried www.freedomwatchusa.org. Comey dropped a bombshell of mine, David Marconi, foretold it. The likely motive: the NSA and * * * * * in his landmark Hollywood film CIA have dug up dirt on all of them, Larry Klayman, founder of Ju- “Enemy of the State,” which was dirt that could not only end or se- dicial Watch and Freedom Watch, right before he was fired... produced years before the revela- verely harm their political careers is known for his strong public in- By The Horn editorial team more than 5,500 refugees from tions of another major but, if it constituted crimes, land terest advocacy in furtherance of (HORN NEWS) — Just before these seven Muslim countries since whistleblower, Edward Snowden. them ultimately in prison. ethics in government and individual he was fired, FBI Director James Donald Trump has been president What Orwell and many years Thus, it comes as no surprise that freedoms and liberties. During his Comey dropped a truth bomb on the — more than 50 a day. How many later Marconi wrote about was a Sen. Richard Burr, chairman of the tenure at Judicial Watch, he ob- floor of the U.S. Senate: President of these will end up under investi- “deep state” not accountable to any- Senate Intelligence Committee, tained a court ruling that Bill Donald Trump was right. gation for terror? one or anything, a force more pow- yesterday criticized President Clinton committed a crime, the first Our broken refugee policy is The Hate Trump crowd doesn’t erful than the president of the Trump’s firing of Comey. Burr is a lawyer ever to have done so against killing us. care. It considers spiting Trump United States! lackey of the Republican establish- an American president. Accepting refugees from the more important than protecting Middle East has let hundreds of their own country. And they seem would-be terrorists enter the United to live in an alternate reality when Muth States, he told the Senate last it comes to terrorism. (Continued from Page 13) gists in modern American history,” can’t wait to testify publicly. Wednesday. Senator Chuck Schumer said America great again. Three cheers had been advocating for a Trump If you haven’t heard of Stone Comey testified that the FBI was Trump’s executive order “makes us for “failure”! presidential run since 1988. before, do yourself a favor and investigating at least 2,000 terror- less safe, not more. It is mean-spir- * * * * * Stone got his start in the politi- watch “Get Me Roger Stone” on ists nationwide — and about 15 ited, and un-American.” 800 diplo- Roger Stone deserves much cal biz at the age of 19 working for Netflix. percent of them got into the United mats signed a cable to Secretary of credit for Trump presidency Richard Nixon’s 1972 presidential It’s an excellent documentary on States by posing as “refugees.” State Rex Tillerson in February say- Other than Donald Trump him- run, was deeply involved in Ronald the man who will not only continue “You take that 2,000-plus cases, ing a refugee ban would make self, Roger Stone “is the person... Reagan’s successful presidential to command the public stage about 300 of them are people who America less safe. who deserves the most credit for the campaign in 1980, and was an early throughout the Trump presidency, came to the United States as refu- Not to be outdone, the United Trump presidency,” declares Mor- Trump campaign adviser in 2016. but will also be speaking at our gees,” he told North Carolina Sena- Nations issued a report saying that gan Pehme, director of a new docu- Known by some as a dark arts Conservative Leadership Confer- tor Thom Tillis. tough immigration measures “may mentary airing on Netflix titled master of political dirty tricks, ence in Las Vegas this September! One Muslim terrorist killed 49 in fact be damaging to state secu- “Get Me Roger Stone.” Stone was involved in the “hang- Chuck Muth is president of Citi- people in Orlando. Two pulled off rity.” Indeed, as the documentary ing chad” Florida recount in 2000, zen Outreach, a non-profit public the shootings in San Bernardino. That would be news to countries demonstrates, the controversial lib- in bringing down former New York policy grassroots advocacy organi- And 18 managed to kill about 3,000 that have admitted refugees in mas- ertarian-leaning political consultant Gov. Eliot Spitzer in a prostitution zation and publisher of people on 9/11. Who knows how sive numbers, like most of Europe. described by Adam Smith of the scandal, and is embroiled front-and- NevadaNewsandViews.com. He much damage 300 could do? ISIS used the refugee crisis to in- Tampa Bay Times as “one of the center in the ongoing Russia/Trump may be reached by email at Comey said the terrorists are filtrate the continent and kill the most effective and ruthless strate- brouhaha — for which he says he [email protected]. everywhere — no corner of infidel. America is safe. The terror investi- Last summer, there were three gations include all 50 states, includ- separate attacks by refugees inside ing small communities. Germany within a week — two of Immigration officials were them on the same day. amazed in 2011, when they found ISIS managed to get its murder- two al-Qaeda terrorists living in the ers into Paris by posing as refugees. U.S. after posing as “refugees.” The The November 2015 Paris attacks Muslim terrorists — who had killed left 130 people dead. American soldiers in Iraq — had And not all the terrorists were settled in Bowling Green, Ken- refugees — some of them just used tucky. One of them was living in the refugee chaos to help cover their government housing on the taxpay- tracks. One of the people who ers’ dime. The FBI recorded them planned the Brussels bombing last planning a “huge” attack in the U.S. March was a Swedish-born Muslim As bad as that is, the problem’s of Syrian heritage. Swedish police actually worse –- much worse. The knew he was a radical. But he refugee terrorist problem is even eluded them by slipping into Greece bigger than the numbers let on. The and re-entering Europe as a “refu- 2,000 FBI investigations include gee.” everybody suspected of terrorism, The Brussels bombing killed 32 from the Ku Klux Klan to Barack people. Obama’s old buddies in the Weather Trump’s executive order would Underground. have kept at least 300 potential ter- A lot of those terrorists are rorists out of the country — but Americans. That means refugees experts say it’s not really enough make up an even bigger percentage to keep us safe. We need a much of immigrant terrorists than the gov- tougher policy. ernment wants to let on. “Better, tougher, more thorough That wasn’t even the most vetting isn’t likely to make any dif- shocking part of Comey’s testi- ference since refugees really are mony. He said that if Donald pretty thoroughly vetted,” wrote Trump’s travel ban had been in ef- immigration reformer Mark fect, it would have kept all of these Krikorian wrote in National Re- potential terrorists from ever setting view. “The problem is that vetting foot in the United States. people from failed or enemy states Comey testified that every single is impossible.” one of those 300 refugees came Donald Trump would have from the seven Muslim nations bought a little time to figure out Trump wanted to place under a tem- how to deal with that problem. But porary immigration ban: Iran, Iraq, the “resistance” shot even that Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and down. Yemen. If one of these murderers pulls But instead, left-wing judges off their terrorist intentions, the PC have struck down both his execu- liberals will have the blood of tive orders. Now, the floodgates are Americans on their hands. open. Trump — and Comey — tried The United States has admitted to warn them. Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Liberals can’t tolerate diversity — freakout over Miss USA proves it! By Kristin Tate women, and shaming females who The Hill contributor aren’t proud liberals. Liberals lit up the internet after Unfortunately, the fact that 25-year-old Kara McCullough of McCullough apparently is conser- Washington, D.C., won the 2017 vative negates her noble goal to Miss USA beauty pageant Sunday. encourage more women to go into No, they weren’t commending her math and science—two fields for her impressive career as a sci- where they are currently entist for the U.S. Nuclear Regula- underrepresented. Currently, tory Commission. Nor were they women make up nearly half of the applauding her noble efforts to get U.S. workforce, yet only comprise more women involved in the math 39 percent of chemists, 28 percent and science fields. of environmental scientists, 16 per- Instead, they busied themselves cent of chemical engineers, and 12 criticizing McCullough and tearing percent of civil engineers. her down because she has conser- Surely, advocating for women to vative political positions. enter fields that are traditionally Here’s what’s causing the up- dominated by men should be roar: During the pageant, viewed positively be feminists. But McCullough was asked if she thinks none of that matters, because she that affordable healthcare for all doesn’t fit the liberal mold. U.S. citizens is a right or a privi- Miss District of Columbia USA Kara McCullough reacts after she was crowned But McCullough’s positive at- lege. She responded, “I’m definitely the new Miss USA during the Miss USA contest Sunday, May 14, 2017. tributes extend far beyond her am- going to say it’s a privilege. As a siders herself a feminist. Once again #MissUSA Miss DC just lost me not a right? This is the world we bitions for women in STEM. She government employee, I’m granted breaking from the liberal mold, she with that answer... Affordable live in now??? Yikes. No. Just no. is a confident, independent woman healthcare and I see firsthand that rejected the term “feminism” alto- healthcare is a privilege? Girl bye. — Eliza Orlins (@eorlins) May 15, who ought to be looked up to as a for one to have healthcare, you need gether and said she prefers the term pic.twitter.co — Kat 2017 role model for young Americans. to have jobs.” “equalism.” ‘d@dazella_may) May 15, 2017 The winner of #MissUSA says Think of today’s most famous Later in the competition, The nasty reaction on Twitter So #MissDC wins #MissUSA health care is not a right & femi- celebrities who young people com- McCullough was asked if she con- from the sneering left was swift: after saying healthcare is a privilege nism is bad. It’s like Ben Carson monly look up to — people like saying slaves came to have oppor- Snoop Dogg, Amy Schumer, Lena tunity. — Joe Negan Dunham, and Jay-Z. Many of these (ContinuedMaramis from Page 12) there (perhaps while dad did not cheer, and who offer words of com- (@mynameisNegan) May 15, 2017 “role models” pump young minds that just because our mother or fa- have the time), and which Mom al- fort where needed, not being afraid The apoplectic response to with a leftwing message while glo- ther (or both) lived to the ripe old ways put up on the refrigerator for to hug even the homeless man in McCullough’s answers exposes lib- rifying promiscuity, drugs, and vio- age of 95 or better does not auto- all to see the love of her little child need of a shower, and having no eral hypocrisy. Those on the left lence in their films and music. matically mean that we will. There for her just doing what mothers al- place to go to get one. claim to cherish diversity, yet many Amid this cast of characters, are no guarantees at all when it ways do! Can there really be a bet- Someday when we’re all stand- won’t acknowledge that diversity is McCullough is a refreshing change. comes to how long we’ll live. ter testament to a life well-lived ing on the brink of passing over, we deeper than just skin color. When it Her message, at least so far, seems So rather than fritter away the than to experience and know the may find ourselves saying things comes to diversity of thought, there to be one of inspiration: You can first 50 years or so believing we love of your own children? like: “I wished I had... [you can fill is little tolerance. accomplish anything if you put your have plenty of time left, why not There is no need to tell mothers in your own blank],” or “I’m not This has proven to be true over mind to it. After all, she did enter make every day count in a way that what is important in life, and there happy with the way I lived my life,” and over, whether it be at Berkeley the Miss USA pageant for two years really matters. That does not mean is no need to tell anyone who has or “It’s too late now to... [only you University, where students savagely in a row before she was crowned to see how much money you can taken the responsibility to do what know what you will be wishing you burned down their own campus to winner. make, or how much power you can needs to be done for others, espe- had done.]” protest a conservative speaker, at Young people are spooned lib- accrue, or how many achievements cially in their final years, months, Life is precious... and it is more Bethune-Cookman University eralism all through high school and you can point to that earned you a or days. In my view, we are put on fleeting than you can possibly know where Trump’s Education Secretary college... up until the moment they certificate you could put up on your this earth to serve our fellow man, when you’re “only” 50. We may was loudly booed throughout her receive their diplomas. We need wall. and those who choose to just serve think we have thousands and thou- entire speech, or on Twitter after more role models to encourage self- That is not to say that such ac- themselves are going to be mighty sands of days left to “do it all,” Miss USA gives a non-liberal an- sufficiency and hard work. complishments that are recognized lonely at their own funeral. while some of us reading this right swer. McCullough will be one of those by a certificate on your wall don’t If we live long enough and care now might only have days, and are Rather than celebrate a strong, role models. count, but we can never discount, about anyone, we are bound to ex- in no shape for those few precious successful, African-American All the hatred and criticism from for example, the unsung achieve- perience the death of someone in days to do anything. woman who speaks up for her own the left in the world can’t stop our ments of the everyday housewife our circle of life. If we can but imag- Don’t waste those moments that opinions, liberals — who love to new Miss USA. who devotes her life to her family, ine how we’d feel if that happened you can be of service, if even just call themselves feminists — would * * * * * who protects her children, bolsters today, while we didn’t get around to open a door for the person be- rather slam her for not reciting the Kristin Tate is a conservative her husband’s flagging spirit when to apologizing, or telling them we hind you, buy someone a sandwich, proper political message. columnist and author of the book he needs it, saves a bit here and loved them, or giving them the gift forgive a debt or an offense, or leave Being a feminist used to mean “Government Gone Wild: How there from the household money to we always intended to give them — the person feeling better for having supporting strong women, from all D.C. Politicians Are Taking You For buy that little something that will or even the kind word that we’d chatted with you for a short while. walks of life, who aren’t afraid to a Ride And What You Can Do About be the delight of her child’s eye, and been holding back for whatever rea- While death is inevitable, right be independent and live life on their It.” She was recently named one of manages still to create a dinner out son — I can tell you the good news now you’re alive and life is pre- own terms. But today, it seems that NewsMax’s “30 Most Influential of the little she has left in her ver- is that you had to imagine that and cious. Waste it not! being a feminist entails demanding Republicans Under 30.” Follow sion of “Old Mother Hubbard’s if the reality is that they are not * * * * * special privileges, victimizing her on Twitter @KristinBTate. cupboard.” gone, but still alive, you have time Maramis Choufani is the Man- Consider all those notes written to follow through with your inten- aging Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- painstakingly on a piece of school tions. bune. She writes a weekly column notebook paper by some child out The doers of small important in this newspaper. To contact there who wanted to express his things every day are those who Maramis, email her at love for the mother who was always freely give away their smiles and [email protected]. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 ENTERTAINMENT “L’Etoile” (The Star) is an Outer Space Opera By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Richard Brusky I attended an opera to review L’Etoile (The Star) by Sin City Opera from May 12-21. L’Etoile surprised and amused me with their quality production and humorous script. Director, Rebecca Morris ex- plained. “We have a huge cast, a chorus of 16 people as well as 7 principal characters, an orchestra and a huge backstage crew. This is probably bigger than Sin City Op- era has tried before especially mak- ing everything in outer space with special effects and other things. It is very different than what we’ve done before.” SZ: “I think that would be a challenge.” Rebecca: “It’s a French comedy bouffe written at the time they were starting to make opera funny.” SZ: “Operas are usually seri- ous.” Rebecca: “It was the romantic period when people felt we can have fun with things and this type of opera became very popular all over Europe. This is total slapstick and French comedy which is more risqué at times on top of everything. A lot of fun! We perform in English John Hammel portrayed King Ouf in “L’Etoile” (The Star) opera and always have super-titles” era you’re used to seeing. There’s McLeod Drive. For information, tions of high artistic integrity, open- [email protected]. SZ: “The opera is wild, not just involvement with the audience.” call 702-455-7340. ing the floor for dialogue about the SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a singing and romance.” SZ: “Not, Traviata, not the Bar- Sin City Opera a 501(c)3 non- relevance of the opera arts in our favorite comedian, singer, produc- Rebecca: “There’s dancing, cho- ber of Seville.” profit organization is Las Vegas’ communities. — Skip Galla, Artis- tion show, magician, group, or en- reography by our Artistic Director/ The Sin City Opera is at the Win- premier contemporary opera com- tic Director. tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? Chirographer Skip Galla and Op- chester Cultural Center which of- pany, dedicated to bringing afford- * * * * * Just let us know about your favor- era Executive Director Ginger Land fers events, an art gallery, trips, able opera and classical music to Award-winning syndicated col- ite and you may win free show tick- Van-Buren designed all of our cos- demonstrations, camps for kids and our community in fresh and excit- umnist Sandy Zimmerman Show ets or other prizes. Send the name tumes.” more. ing new ways. and Dining Reviews, Travel, of your favorite, reasons for your SZ: “There is an execution L’Etoile, written in 1877, by At the core of everything we do Health, Luxury Resorts and more. choice, name, e-mail address, and scene?” Emmanuel Chabrier, this French lies our mission to inspire, chal- Sandy is talk show host of Sandy telephone number to: Rebecca: “It’s a big exciting opera is not the usual opera and can lenge, and uplift our audiences by Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV.com [email protected]. For scene. It sounds crazy but you have be translated and appear in any celebrating with them the beauty streaming. Suggest topics for ar- information or any questions, to see because the opera is differ- country. You can see L’Etoile at the and breadth of opera. ticles, request information or ask please call Sandy Zimmerman at ent. Not like the typical serious op- Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. We do this by creating produc- questions, call 702-515-0846 or 702-515-0846. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Al Bernstein scores a great T.K.O. at the F.I.O.R.E. By the Las Vegas Tribune Roving Reporter Photos by Lorraine Thompson Sardelli The notices, flyers and e-mails to the members specifi- cally state that the “doors will open at 11:30 a.m., however, as early as 10:45 a large number of regulars are already oc- cupying the seats of the main room at the Italian American Club for their monthly luncheon. The food is great, the am- biance is most pleasant, but, that alone can not be the reason for the early arrivals. Many factors must contribute for the popularity and suc- cess of the Non Club Club FIORE. Let’s face it; where else, even in the Entertainment Capi- tal of the World, on a Thursday, can you go for a first class lunch with live music, a variety show and mingle with some great people who are just happy to see you and are not trying to sell you anything? For 13 years coming this July, this group of Las Vegans, have met once a month for pure friendship enjoyment and to hear to some great speakers. This month’s guest speaker was television sportscaster, writer, stage performer, recording artist, and speaker Al Bernstein. His brilliant career accomplishments are many. Here are some highlights: He has served as the boxing ana- lyst on Showtime for Showtime Championship Boxing, was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as one of their inaugural inductees in 2013 in the Media Category, has won the Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broad- casting journalism and in 2012 was inducted into the Inter- national Boxing Hall of Fame. He has also served as the box- ing analyst for NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympic Games. An important side note: Al Bernstein is very involved in a center for cancer victims called The Caring Place, opened in 2008 by his wife Connie, a cancer survivor herself.(http:// www.thecaringplacenv.org/TheCaringPlace/Welcome.html) It is his, as well as the many other upstanding, renown and influential personalities who have given of their time to be guest speakers at the F.I.O.R.E. that validates and rein- forces the great and uniqueness of this group. For all these years I have been participating and covering their events and I have never ceased to be amazed by the lively atmosphere that they generate. Syndicated columnist Norm Clark will be the June Guest speaker. Save the date: June 8th. 11:30 a.m. RSVP Upon approval, good folks with great attitude are still welcome to be a part of this group. Learn about the F.I.O.R.E. by visiting their website www.nonclubclubfiore.com and checking the “about us” page. Al Bernstein addresses the F.I.O.R.E.

Standing proudly: Chuck (last name withheld for unknown reasons), Nelson Sardelli, James “the Mule” Parker, Lisa Knowles, Jeanne Menely (former Las Vegas showgirl), Debra Duke. Sitting pretty: Alma VillaVicencio and Brenda Parker. There were many questions from the attentive crowd.

The front desk executives: Susan Perovich and Betty Smith. You must have the secret password to be granted admission.

Dr. Wilfred Krum, Dondino, David Adolph, Nelson Sardelli, Al Bernstein, Gary Anderson, Lou Toomin and Neal Portnoy.

Jerry and Linda McCorkle with Meggie Mabie and Judge Donald Mosley.

From left to right, sitting: Smiling Sardelli, Eddie DeVries, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mendonza. Standing: Marta De Vries, Vivian Krzyzanowski (we must call Vana White and buy Vivian some vowels) and Vivian’s mother (who luckily has a more pronounceable name), Kay Kervorkian. Maxine Gaines and Nancy Hawthorne. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 Al Bernstein scores a great T.K.O. at the F.I.O.R.E.

Gail and Don Sanders.

Sylvia Moss, Dr. Stephen Braude, Peter Barach, austere dead pan David Adolph and Gina Ruk Braude.

Standing for the count: Dr. Wil Krum, Roweana Hale, Kaye Wade, Nelson, Dr. Stephen Braude and Honorene Unsetig. Comfortably sitting: Donald Hale, Chris Hicks and Charles Unsetig.

Caught in the act! Dr. Ramsis Ghaly and Ken Walther forcing Nelson to admit that he was wearing Jim Marsh’s trade mark shoes.

Dr. Wil and Celia Krum. Dr Krum gave a great Harmonic Besides his scheduled presentation, Al Bernstein also obliged a request by singing a couple of tunes rendition of Burt Kamphert’s Lady, in F Major. accompanied by Joe Darro, Jimmy Racey and a very observant Gary Anderson. (And they don’t come more any major than that).

There is always great talent at any F.I.O.R.E. luncheon. Michael Monge sang Italian classic standard “Mamma.” Donna and Dondino. Delovely, delightful and debonaire.

Kenn Graziano, Susan Heifetz, Dan Heifetz and Barry Heifetz. Bruce and Susan Vail with Dorothy and Neal Portney.

For obvious reasons this photo will be banned in England. Nelson Sardelli thanks Al Bernstein. Great guest speakers validate the club’s existence. (something to do with a “double birdie”) Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Marie Callender’s Southern Kitchen Menu This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

By Mike Kermani DOWNTOWN CONTAINER BIG3 games will be played ev- Las Vegas Tribune PARK GETS WILD ery Sunday in a quadruple header Marie Callender’s is now offer- WITH KIDS CAMP at the same venue. Games will be ing a Southern Kitchen Menu, SAFARI-THEMED presented the following night in bringing legendary Southern cook- MAY EXTRAVAGANZA primetime at 8 p.m. EST on FOX ing to your local restaurant! The ‘Kid’s Camp’ returns to Down- Sports 1 in a thrilling “Monday Allen Iverson answers Ice Cube’s call to join new menu features classic South- town Container Park with “Safari Night Basketball” experience. The BIG3 Basketball League as Player/Coach ern dishes, available at all price Day”– an afternoon filled with ani- league championship will be played Monster WEEK 7: August 6: points. And to conclude the memo- mals, a bouncy house, and a scav- on Saturday, Aug. 26 and broadcast GAME 3: Power vs. Killer 3s Rupp Arena: rable meal, guests can enjoy a free enger hunt... OH MY! live on the FOX broadcast network GAME 4: 3’s Company vs. Lexington, Kentucky slice of Marie Callender’s legend- On Saturday, May 20th, the re- at 4:30 p.m. EST. Ghost Ballers GAME 1: Tri-State vs. Ghost ary pie (with the purchase of an turning third-Saturday kids’ event Featuring professional WEEK 3: July 9: Ballers entrée.) brings an expedition filled with basketball’s first four-point shot, BOK Center: GAME 2: Trilogy vs. Power Additionally, the specialty Pie of jungle-themed games, crafts, food, BIG3 games will be packed with Tulsa, Oklahoma GAME 3: Ball Hogs vs. 3 the Month for May and June is the and adventure to the Container Park highly skilled, intensely competi- GAME 1: Power vs. 3 Headed Headed Monsters decadent, Double Cream Straw- lawn. For $9 per child, little explor- tive matchups in the world’s most Monsters GAME 4: Killer 3s vs. 3’s Com- berry Pie! ers will have hours of art, entertain- popular form of basketball — 3-on- GAME 2: Killer 3s vs. Tri- State pany All of the below entrees come ment, and adventure in the palms 3. The winning team will be the first GAME 3: Ball Hogs vs. Ghost WEEK 8:August 13: with a free slice of pie: of their paws! Kids (and parents!) to score 60 points. BIG3 games Ballers Staples Center: Southern Fried Chicken, $12.99 are encouraged to dress as their fa- highlight the biggest basketball su- GAME 4: Trilogy vs. 3’s Com- Los Angeles, California — Hand-breaded, crispy, boneless vorite animal for the safari-themed perstars competing at the highest pany GAME 1: Ghost Ballers vs. 3 Southern Fried Chicken breasts spree. competitive level. The league struc- WEEK 4: July 16: Headed Monsters soaked in buttermilk, egg, Cholula A special “Safari Passport” ture encourages this incredibly, Wells Fargo Center: GAME 2: Tri- State vs. Power sauce and spices. Served with scavenger hunt will have your wild competitive group of players to vie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania GAME 3: 3’s Company vs. Ball loaded mashed potatoes and critters prowling the grounds of for a revenue share based on final GAME 1: Ghost Ballers vs. Hogs creamed corn. Downtown Container Park, trying league standings. Power GAME 4: Killer 3s vs. Trilogy Chicken & BBQ Ribs, $15.99 — jungle-themed foods such as For more information and to sign GAME 2: Trilogy vs. Ball Hogs WEEK 9: August 20: Hand-breaded, crispy, boneless Swamp Juice and creating their up for news updates, visit GAME 3: Killer 3s vs. 3 Headed Key Arena: Southern Fried Chicken breast own safari mask. Kids can enjoy BIG3.com. Monsters Seattle, Washington (Playoffs) paired with slow-cooked St. Louis the Safari Bounce House and The full season schedule is be- GAME 4: 3’s Company vs. Tri- GAME 1: 1st Place vs. 4th Place BBQ Ribs. Served with fries and jungle-themed games on the lawn low including team match-ups and State GAME 2: 2nd Place vs. 3rd almond coleslaw. and snap pictures with their favor- rosters: WEEK 5: July 23: Place Southern Fried Chicken Po’ Boy ite animals in a special photo booth! 2017 BIG3 SEASON Bridgestone Arena: GAME 3: 5th Place vs. 6th Place Sandwich, $11.49- A hand-breaded, Kids Camp: “Safari Day” takes SCHEDULE & TEAM Nashville, Tennessee GAME 4: 7th Place vs. 8th Place crispy, boneless chicken breast, place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; kids MATCHUPS GAME 1: Ball Hogs vs. Power WEEK 10: August 26: mayonnaise, Cholula sauce, lettuce, under 12 years are welcome to at- WEEK 1: June 25: GAME 2: 3’s Company vs. 3 T-Mobile Arena: tomatoes and pickles on a French tend. Animal costumes are encour- Barclays Center: Brooklyn, Headed Monsters Las Vegas, Nevada role. Served with fries. aged! To purchase tickets, parents New York GAME 3: Tri-State vs. Trilogy (Championship Finals) Southern-Style Tri-Tip Platter, can visit the website https:// GAME 1: Ghost Ballers vs. 3 GAME 4: Killer 3s vs. Ghost Championship Finals: Winner of $15.99 — Slow-roasted and hand downtowncontainerpark.com/ Headed Monsters Ballers Playoff Game 1 vs. Winner of Play- carved tri-tip with your choice of event/kids-camp/. GAME 2: Tri-State vs. Power WEEK 6: July 30: off Game 2 gorgonzola cheese sauce and crispy Wind down from the wild day GAME 3: 3’s Company vs. Ball American Airlines Center: Consolation Finals: Loser of onion tanglers or BBQ sauce. at Downtown Container Park’s Hogs Dallas, Texas Playoff Game 1 vs. Loser of Play- Served with loaded mashed pota- newest attraction– The Dome at GAME 4: Killer 3’s vs. Trilogy GAME 1: Killer 3s vs. Ball Hogs off Game 2 toes and creamed corn. Container Park. The immersive, WEEK 2: July 2: GAME 2: 3’s Company vs. Mike Kermani is an entertain- * * * * * 4K-visual dome experience offers Spectrum Center: Charlotte, Power ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- kid-friendly educational journeys North Carolina GAME 3: Trilogy vs. Ghost bune newspaper. He writes a weekly through time and space. Offering GAME 1: Ball Hogs vs. Tri- Ballers column in this newspaper. To con- several day-time shows that attract State GAME 4: Tri-State vs. 3 Headed tact Mike Kermani, email the kid or the kid at heart, come GAME 2: Trilogy vs. 3 Headed Monsters mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com explore the universe with Perfect Little Planet or go back to the dawn of time with Dinosaurs at Dusk, or if interactive games are more your speed, try Earth Defender, a first- person shooter experience where only YOU can save the planet! Tickets for full feature-length films will be available at Kids Camp! For more information about The Dome at Container Park, visit www.thedomelv.com. * * * * * BIG3 RELEASES INAUGURAL SEASON WORLD-FAMOUS DAYCLUB, GAME SCHEDULE; T- REHAB BEACH CLUB, MOBILE ARENA SCHED- CELEBRATES MEMORIAL ULED TO HOST CHAMPION- DAY WEEKEND WITH SHIP FINALS SATURDAY, USHER, MAY 28 AUGUST 26 Renowned singer-songwriter, Tickets For Championship Fi- Usher, celebrates Memorial Day nals On Sale Saturday, May 13 on Weekend at Las Vegas’ legendary AXS.com. dayclub Rehab Beach Club at Hard Following the excitement of the Rock Hotel & Casino. The eight- BIG3 Draft in Las Vegas last week- time, Grammy-Award winner end where all eight teams finalized known for global hits such as their five-man rosters, the BIG3 has “OMG,” “Yeah!” and “Love In This released the full 2017 season game Club” will join the action-packed matchups, including the BIG3 party on Sunday, May 28. Championship Finals at T-Mobile Usher’s eighth studio album, Arena Saturday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. Hard II Love, was released in Sep- Tickets for the Finals at T-Mobile tember 2016 and features cameos Arena go on sale Saturday, May 13 from rappers Young Thug and Fu- on AXS.com. ture. The album was supported by Each Sunday this summer, four singles including “No Limit,” BIG3 will bring competitive 3-on- “Missin’ U” and “Rivals.” The 3 half-court basketball to cities R&B-pop star is currently promot- throughout the country, including ing his new album world-wide. basketball hot beds Brooklyn, Rehab is open from 11 a.m. to 7 Charlotte, Tulsa, Philadelphia, p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age Nashville, Dallas, Lexington (Ky.), or older with a valid form of iden- Los Angeles, Seattle and Las Ve- tification to attend. For more infor- gas. Fans will have the opportunity mation or to make a reservation, to experience high-energy match- please visit ups and witness more than 40 of www.hardrockhotel.com/rehab or the sport’s most skilled competitors call 702.693.5555. battle for the title of 2017 BIG3 * * * * * Champions. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 Fremont Street Hosts Car Stars 2017 May 19 - 20

By Jerry Fink noon filled with animals, a bouncy Las Vegas Tribune house, and a scavenger hunt... OH An impressive showcase of tele- MY! to gather for pre and post-concert “CONTACT!” at the South Point’s vision and movie vehicles will take On Saturday, May 20th, the re- festivities. 400-seat showroom on Sunday, over Fremont Street Experience turning third-Saturday kids’ event Fremont Street Experience will May 21, 7:30 p.m. during Las Vegas Car Stars 2017 on brings an expedition filled with be summer’s hottest music destina- The show will highlight their Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May jungle-themed games, crafts, food, tion offering visitors performances over three decades of genuine ro- 20. and adventure to the Container Park from chart-topping artists in a high- mance and top-notch performances This year’s event will celebrate lawn. energy environment, all set to the together from Broadway, ballet and the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, For $9 per child, little explorers dynamic backdrop of the world’s around the world. the 50th anniversary of the Beatles will have hours of art, entertain- largest digital display, Fremont “CONTACT!” will be a celebra- album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely ment, and adventure in the palms Street Experience’s Viva Vision tion of song and dance with the Hearts Club Band” and the Fast and of their paws! Kids (and parents!) canopy — stretching five football amazing duo’s 30 years of love Furious franchise. are encouraged to dress as their fa- fields long. from the start, with each other and Featuring more than 75 iconic vorite animal for the safari-themed Downtown Rocks headliner with the art of musical dance the- cars, the event will begin on Friday, spree. concerts include: atre. May 19 with a warm welcome from A special “ Safari Passport ” —Friday, May 26: Theory of a Jackson’s and Kessler’s love ig- Clark County Commissioner scavenger hunt will have your wild Deadman at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street nited an international career to- Lawrence Weekly and Las Vegas critters prowling the grounds of Stage gether spanning from Broadway to Convention and Visitors Authority Downtown Container Park, trying —Saturday, June 10: Rock’n the Las Vegas Strip, to theatres and (LVCVA) Official Showgirls at the jungle-themed foods such as Road Trip Tour featuring Fuel, opera houses worldwide. Welcome to Las Vegas Sign fol- Swamp Juice and creating their own LORENA PERIL Tonic, Marcy Playground and They were also the starring song lowed by a parade of cars from hit safari mask. reograph and direct SHARE, Dishwalla at 7 p.m. on the 1st and and dance team in “The Great Ra- numerous shows and films. Kids can enjoy the Safari INC.’s annual Boomtown Gala. 3rd Street Stages dio City Music Hall Spectacular,” The festivities are set to continue Bounce House and jungle-themed “Let’s Dance” will be held on Sat- —Monday, July 3: Ann Wilson touring in over 80 U.S. cities and at Fremont Street Experience where games on the lawn and snap pic- urday, May 20 at The Beverly of Heart at 9 p.m. on the 1st Street playing an extended run at the Fla- visitors can line up to see an exten- tures with their favorite animals in Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ca- Stage mingo Hilton in Las Vegas. sive showcase of the legendary cars. a special photo booth! lif. —Saturday, July 22: Good Char- M&M’s specials guests from The city of Las Vegas and the Kids Camp: “Safari Day” takes The event features dinner, a live lotte at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip LVCVA will kick off the Opening place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; kids auction and an evening of entertain- Stage will also perform to share a fun Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Fremont under 12 years are welcome to at- ment, including Mann’s choreo- —Saturday, August 12: Rick evening of inspiring and heartfelt Street Experience’s 3rd Street tend. graphed show, featuring the ladies Springfield at 9 p.m. on the 1st live entertainment in this 90-minute Stage. Animal costumes are encour- of SHARE; legendary recording Street Stage musical journey showcasing clas- Las Vegas Car Stars will pay aged! artists, The 5th Dimension with —Saturday, August 26: Seether sics from the Great American homage to original television and To purchase tickets, parents can original member, Florence LaRue; at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street Stage Songbook, pop and country hits, movies recognized worldwide, and visit https:// actor and ventriloquist, Jay —Friday, September 1: Collec- superb dancing, along with a band the event will also host a special downtowncontainerpark.com/ Johnson, as the night’s host; inter- tive Soul at 9 p.m. on 3rd Street of great musicians from Broadway- meet and greet with various celeb- event/kids-camp/. national recording artist and head- Stage Las Vegas and music direction led rities such as Spencer Wilding of Wind down from the wild day liner of “FANTASY” at Luxor Las —Saturday, September 30: by composer Keith Thompson, co- Star Wars Rogue One, Back to the at Downtown Container Park’s Vegas, Lorena Peril; and a special Chevelle at 9 p.m. on 3rd Street writer of “Idaho!”, co-founder and Future actress Tamera Carrera, ac- newest attraction — The Dome at dedication to dancer, philanthropist Stage host of the Composers Showcase tor Byron Cherry of Dukes of Container Park. and the night’s honoree, Glorya Downtown Rocks turns it up and musical conductor of “Jersey Hazzard, Catherine Hickland from The immersive, 4K-visual dome Kaufman. “One Louder” for Fremont Street Boys.” Songs will also include the television series Knight Rider experience offers kid-friendly edu- “SHARE, INC.’s dedication to Experience concertgoers and fans originals composed by Kessler and and many others. cational journeys through time and helping children maximize their po- with signed autograph giveaways, Thompson. Vintage, hotrod and classic car space. Offering several day-time tential is an inspiration, and I feel band meet and greets, VIP cards for Native New Yorkers, M&M’s owners will be participating with shows that attract the kid or the kid so fortunate to be choreographing frequent visitors and the opportu- careers have included producing, Las Vegas Car Stars throughout the at heart, come explore the universe and producing the ‘Let’s Dance” nity to win VIP passes for the en- directing, writing, choreographing duration of this year’s event to raise with Perfect Little Planet or go back gala for such an important organi- tire concert series. Visitors can re- and performing internationally and money for the Children’s Miracle to the dawn of time with Dinosaurs zation,” says Mann, a member of live and share a lifetime living, working, dancing, Network, a nationally recognized at Dusk , or if interactive games are SHARE. “For the past 64 years, so their Downtown Rocks experi- singing, and laughing together. The charity that assists children and more your speed, try Earth De- many strong, talented women have ence through a custom photo back- couple have resided in Las Vegas their families in need. fender , a first-person shooter ex- dedicated their time to helping drop, and merchandise including t- for 11 years, and also proudly cre- The schedule of events is as fol- perience where only YOU can save countless children succeed; this shirts and hats that will be avail- ated the nonprofit, M&M American lows: the planet! night full of fun and entertainment able at every concert. Dance Theatre Works, dedicated to Las Vegas Car Stars Press Tickets for full feature-length is a way to honor those contribu- For complete information on the promoting educational and cultural Conference — Friday, May 19 films will be available at Kids tions.” headliner concerts and nightly en- enrichment through exposure, —5 to 6:30 p.m. — Press Con- Camp! For more information about The mission of nonprofit tertainment, visit the website mentorship and involvement in ference (3rd Street Stage); City of The Dome at Container Park, visit SHARE (Share Happily and Reap www.vegasexperience.com. musical dance theatre. Las Vegas proclamation, Las Vegas www.thedomelv.com. Endlessly) is to raise money and * * * * * Tickets for “CONTACT!” are on Car Stars line up along Fremont * * * * * help organize programs to improve “CONTACT!” SONG AND sale for $25-$35 at the South Point Street Experience, celebrity appear- the lives of children with special DANCE SHOW COMING TO Box Office, call 702-797-8055, or ances. needs. SOUTH POINT MAY 21 buy tickets online and get more in- Las Vegas Car Stars Day — Founded 64 years ago by seven In this passionate and original formation at the website Saturday, May 20 friends, today SHARE boasts 80 show of dance and love songs, the www.americandance.biz. —10 a.m. — Opening Cer- active members and is recognized gifted and elegant husband and wife Jerry Fink is an entertainment emony as one of the most successful song and dance team Michael columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune —10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Ce- children’s charitable organizations Kessler and Melinda Jackson, fea- newspaper and writes a weekly col- lebrity cars on display, celebrity ap- in Los Angeles. turing their company M&M Ameri- umn. To contact Fink, email him at pearances and autographs (11 a.m. Sponsorship packages begin at can Dance Theatre, will present jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. to 1 p.m.), Q & A session (1 p.m. to $2,000 and individual tickets at 2 p.m.) $500. For more information, please For additional information on call (310)274-5361 or visit Las Vegas Car Stars visit www.share4children.org. www.LasVegasCarStars.com. For * * * * * more information on Fremont FREMONT STREET Street Experience and to view the ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS event calendar, visit TO DOWNTOWN ROCKS www.vegasexperience.com. ANITA MANN TO SUMMER CONCERT * * * * * CHOREOGRAPH AND Fremont Street Experience an- CONTAINER PARK GETS DIRECT CHARITY SHOW nounces additions to its lineup for WILD WITH KIDS CAMP Emmy-award winning choreog- Downtown Rocks, an amplified SAFARI-THEMED EVENT rapher, producer, director, dancer concert series whose tagline is “ Container Park’s monthly ‘Kids and actress, Anita Mann, inspires One Louder,” emphasizing the un- Camp’ returns with jungle-themed dancers for annual Boomtown gala paralleled entertainment, music and “Safari Day,” 5/20 ‘Kid’s Camp’ Emmy-award winning choreog- party atmosphere of the destination returns to Downtown Container rapher, producer, director, dancer and experience . Park with “Safari Day” — an after- and actress, Anita Mann, will cho- New additions to the lineup in- clude Theory of a Deadman on Fri- day, May 26, Ann Wilson of Heart on Monday, July 3 and Good Char- lotte on Saturday, July 22. Downtown Rocks showcases spectacular lineups and free, non- stop entertainment all summer long, in the heart of Downtown Las Ve- gas. Dozens of bars and restaurants line Fremont Street Experience, which features the iconic casinos of Las Vegas’ original strip, making it the perfect venue for concertgoers Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 HEALTH LIFESTYLES See TV and& movie cars close-up at the Fremont Street Experience By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Tom Donoghue The Fremont Street Experience always has a schedule of exciting events but their Las Vegas Car Stars Show sounds like a MUST SEE event! You will have the opportu- nity to see more than 75 amazing unusual cars from television series, May 19 and 20. There is so much happening in these two days for television and film fans, the cars are so unique, dramatic and sometimes shocking! You won’t believe the designs you see! This year’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, the 50th anniversary of the Beatles album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and the Fast and Furious franchise but that is just part of the happenings. Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly joins the festivi- ties along with a Las Vegas-style welcome by the Las Vegas Conven- tion and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Official Showgirls dressed for performing beginning at the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign. Everyone will thrill to the parade of show and film cars. The parade continues at Fremont Street Expe- tor Byron Cherry of Dukes of ference — Friday, May 19 —5 to www.LasVegasCarStars.com. For [email protected]. rience. Hazzard, Catherine Hickland from 6:30 p.m. — Press Conference (3rd more information on Fremont SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a This is a big event with both the the television series Knight Rider Street Stage); City of Las Vegas Street Experience and to view the favorite comedian, singer, produc- city of Las Vegas and the LVCVA and many others. proclamation, Las Vegas Car Stars event calendar, visit tion show, magician, group, or en- presenting the Opening Ceremony Vintage, hotrod and classic car line up along Fremont Street Expe- www.vegasexperience.com. tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? at 5 p.m. on Fremont Street owners will be participating with rience, celebrity appearances. * * * * * Just let us know about your favor- Experience’s 3rd Street Stage. Las Vegas Car Stars throughout the Las Vegas Car Stars Day — Sat- Award-winning Syndicated Col- ite and you may win free show tick- The Las Vegas Car Stars are duration of this year’s event to raise urday, May 20 —10 a.m. — Open- umnist Sandy Zimmerman Show ets or other prizes. Send the name honoring the original television and money for the Children’s Miracle ing Ceremony —10 a.m. to 4:30 and Dining Reviews, Travel, of your favorite, reasons for your movies recognized worldwide, and Network, a nationally recognized p.m. — Celebrity cars on display, Health, Luxury Resorts and more. choice, name, e-mail address, and the event will also host a special charity that assists children and celebrity appearances, and auto- Sandy is talk show host of Sandy telephone number to meet and greet with various celeb- their families in need. graphs (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Q & A Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV.com [email protected]. For rities such as Spencer Wilding of The schedule of events is as fol- session (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.) streaming. Suggest topics for ar- information or any questions, Star Wars Rogue One, Back to the lows: For additional information on ticles, request information or ask please call Sandy Zimmerman at Future actress Tamera Carrera, ac- Las Vegas Car Stars Press Con- Las Vegas Car Stars visit questions, call 702-515-0846 or 702-515-0846. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 CITY BEAT Poetry takes center stage in May Speedway Children’s Charities set to host 15th annual golf tournament The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities will host the 15th annual Drive for Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 5, to raise funds for a great cause. The event will take place at Bear’s Best Las Vegas, a one-of-a-kind Jack Nicklaus-designed course, and Speedway Children’s Charities’ Las Vegas Chapter will receive all proceeds from the tournament. Nicklaus selected 18 holes from his more than 200 course designs worldwide and put them into one ex- traordinary round of golf at Bear’s Best. Located in the upscale, exclusive Ridges neighborhood of the mas- The cover image of “Poetry from Clark County, Nevada.” The ter-planned community of Summerlin, Bear’s Best is publication is expected to be available for purchase in early May. For a high-end, daily fee public course focused on provid- details, contact the Winchester Cultural Center at (702) 455-7340. ing the best possible Las Vegas golf experience. The entry fee is $1,000 per foursome or $250 for We have a lot to celebrate this coached and taught student poets individuals, and players will receive a round of golf, Las Vegas Chapter Director Paulette Anderson said. month in the arts community. and writers, and served as a judge golf cart use, unlimited range balls, continental break- “We are excited to celebrate our 15th annual Drive for Congrats to Vogue Robinson, 30, on at youth poetry competitions. fast, awards lunch, gifts and goodie bags. Complimen- Charity at a course as prestigious as Bear’s Best, and being named Clark County’s new This month we also recognize tary chair massages from Spa Costa Del Sur at the we know everyone who plays will have a great time. poet laureate. Ariel Horton, 18, on being chosen South Point Hotel Casino and Spa and a ball drop, It’s going to be a wonderful day, and we urge everyone Robinson will assume her new winner of the Poetry Promise courtesy of Maverick Helicopters, are just part of the to come out and tee it up for a great cause.” leadership role for the County on Award competition. Her work is extras that will be available to participants. The tournament also will include a raffle, with prizes June 1. She will succeed Bruce published in “Poetry from Clark The event is sponsored by Las Vegas Motor Speed- ranging from golf foursomes to spa packages and Isaacson in the two-year position. County, Nevada.” The valley high way and ESPN Radio Las Vegas. Registration begins NASCAR tickets, as well as a live auction and sand- She will enjoy the freedom to bring school senior will begin classes at at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m., and the wich samples courtesy of Jimmy John’s. her creativity and excitement for Whittier College in the fall. View tournament features a scramble format. Players will The event helps SCC support children in need in poetry and spoken word to the Las her winning manuscript. be asked to provide their handicap index when regis- Southern Nevada, and the charity donated more than Vegas Valley arts scene. She talks Outgoing Poet Laureate Bruce tering. $243,000 to 57 different charities in 2016. To register, about her vision in a recent Las Issacson will host several events “What’s better than taking a day off from work, contact Paulette Anderson at 702.632.8242 or log on Vegas Weekly article. this month as his poet laureate term playing golf and raising money to help children?” SCC to the SCC Las Vegas website for more information. Robinson earned a Bachelor’s of concludes. Look for these events: Arts in English from San Diego —May 20, 7 p.m. at Writers Officials urge public to know when to call 9-1-1 State University. She student taught Block (10th and Fremont Street): at the School for Creative and Per- Reading by David Lehman and pre- Every second counts when first forming Arts in San Diego before sentation of the Poetry Promise responders are called to emergen- relocating to Las Vegas in 2013 Award. cies. Students at Veterans Tribute where she began working with the —May 21, 3 p.m. at Congrega- Career and Technical Academy University of Nevada Las Vegas tion Ner Tamid (Henderson): David teamed up with the Clark County Gear Up program tutoring students Lehman’s talk “Dylan, the Nobel, Fire Department to create public at K.O. Knudson Middle School in and the Jewish American service announcements to help edu- English and math. She became a Songbook.” cate the public about when — and serious poet in San Diego. Since —May 26 6:30 p.m. PublicUs when not — to call 9-1-1 emer- moving to the valley, she has par- (11th and Fremont Street): Poetry gency services. ticipated in poetry competitions. Promise Award Winner Reading Last year, the department re- She has served as a member of and plus farewell reading by Bruce ceived a record 154,346 calls for editor for the Battle Born Slam Isaacson. Issacson’s “The Last Lie” service. Forty-six seniors in Lori Team since 2013 and competed will be available for purchase. Henricksen’s 911 Dispatch Class three times at the national level. She Robinson will serve as mistress of teamed up in 12 groups to create media personnel evaluated all 12 PSAs are posted on Clark County’s has organized other public readings, ceremonies for the evening. the PSAs. A panel of local news and picked the top three. All of the YouTube page. Big Bad Wolf’s bluster and Goldilocks’ charm was put to the test in front of junior jury to teach lessons on justice Four third grade classes tried bad choices lead to. “These mock Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolf trials... will be a fun way to get during two days of mock trials be- third-graders thinking about the jus- fore District Court Judge Jennifer tice system, their choices and about Togliatti on May 10 at noon and 1 potential careers,” said Judge p.m., and May 11 at noon and 1p.m. Togliatti. “It’s never too early to get in courtroom 10C at the Regional children thinking about these Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave. things; they are lessons that will Big Bad Wolf testified in the stay with them for a long time, and case on how his legendary bluster hopefully have a positive influence allegedly got out of hand. on them.” Goldilocks, charged with breaking District Court continuously and entering and robbery, took the works to develop innovative ideas, stand in her own defense, sporting improve efficiencies, address issues her trademark golden curls. The and improve access to justice. third-graders from Las Vegas Day For more information about the School, wore costumes, acted out courts, please visit our website at roles and made their case in a real clarkcountycourts.us, courtroom. Facebook.com/ The court has been involved ClarkCountyCourts, Twitter at— with doing mock trials as a way to MPrice@LasVegasCourts, or blog teach students at early age about the at eighthjdcourt.wordpress.com. justice system and what good and Judge Jennifer Togliatti gives students valuable lessons on the Justice System through mock trials. * * * * *

The most adorable Big Bad Wolf ever! Jr. Judges hear the Big Bad Wolf case. Big Bad Wolf’s legal Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 CITY BEAT LAB-LV Pop-Up Theatre engages crowd with, ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’

By Marianne Donnelly rabbits with induced fear... On that away, like a Pavlov-experienced Las Vegas Tribune note, two helicopters circled rabbit... Kate St. Pierre’s credits include throughout that part of the play! Yet, Last in series Thursday, May 18, artistic associate, LA Opera; lead the wireless mic remained clear. 8 p.m. Las Vegas Little Theatre per- vocalist Le Rêve and numerous Then, a tow-truck came for cars formed by Lysander Abadia. roles throughout our vibrant Vegas parked behind the “stage.” “Rab- Go see this thought -provoking, Valley scene. bit...” continued smoothly amidst a interactive script, produced Free, Kate’s stage techniques are ballet of moving vehicles! as a gift to local Vegas theatre- steeped in Mary Overlie’s seminal, Truly, you couldn’t plan or pay goers, from all involved. “Six Viewpoints,” a revered cur- for heavy-equipment poetic Kudos to The LAB’S amazing riculum at the Experimental The- synchronicities like those — all in- five stop “theatrical ‘pub’ crawl” ater Wing of Tisch School of the corporated into the vibe — as if part of Nevada Conservatory, Magestic Arts, NYU. Since 1978! with five theatre companies in both to the solo actor, on stage, as the of the production. A powerful be- Repertory, Cockroach Theatre, Space, Shape, Time, Emotion, producing and performing this show starts: Never read before. ing watching from above and TheLAB and Las Vegas Little The- Movement, Story: these six “view- absurdist-adventure script by Last week I attended LAB LV’s threatening to drag [the vehicles] atre. More at www.thelablv.org. points” are deeply examined and Nassim Soleimanpour. production downtown, two blocks integrated — freed from rigid sepa- Five different spaces, times and from unique, reasonably-priced res- rations in performance-practice — actors! taurants, as well as lovely Container by Overlie’s deeply evolved sys- The backstory: Nassim could not Park. Sited in comfortable El Cid tem. get a passport (because he refused parking lot (great acoustics from Grounded in integrative work, to do required national service) and walls) with chairs accommodating aided by force of inspiration, Kate devised this script as a way to reach 68 audience members, this is indeed and many others, expanded View- the world—beyond politics. Pop-Up Theatre! point concepts by collaborating Uniquely, his script is presented One section deals with training Las Vegas celebrated its western roots with Helldorado Days Parade Special to the Las Vegas Tribune Long before Las Vegas became home to glitzy gambling joints and a steady stream of tourists, it was a tiny desert outpost. The city’s cel- ebration of those Wild West roots returned to downtown last weekend. Saturday’s 2017 Helldorado Days Parade stepped off at 10 a.m., and followed a roughly mile-long route between Gass and Stewart av- enues. Esther Reincke, the city’s special events coordinator, called Helldorado Days Las Vegas’ true community event. “Because it’s so transient here, it’s hard to keep that education going,” said Reincke, who has organized the parade since 2005. The Las Vegas Elks’ Helldorado Days has roots that go back to the 1930s. The event took a hiatus in the late 1990s until 2005, when then-mayor Oscar Goodman pushed for its return in the city’s centennial year. The parade had 88 entries, and was free to the public.

Members of Las Vegas Nellis Lodge 46 took part in the May 13 Helldorado parade

Nellis Lodge 46 Worshipful Master Clay Travis Lindsey and Nelson Sardelli pose with LVMPD officer at the end of the parade. Master Masons from Nellis Lodge 46 Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 CITY BEAT The Power of Selective Discipline LAB-LV Pop-Up Theatre engages By Doug Dickerson you have to do well and what you What’s done can’t be undone. — don’t. The fact of the matter is that William Shakespeare aiming discipline at the right habit In his book, The One Thing, gives you license to be less disci- crowd with, ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ Gary Keller writes about a disci- plined in other areas. When you do plined life in one of the chapters. the right thing, it can liberate you rabbits with induced fear... On that away, like a Pavlov-experienced By Marianne Donnelly In it, he expounds on the concept from having to monitor everything. note, two helicopters circled rabbit... Las Vegas Tribune of selected discipline. In doing so, In my early years of leadership, throughout that part of the play! Yet, Last in series Thursday, May 18, Kate St. Pierre’s credits include he points to Olympic champion I was thoroughly indoctrinated with the wireless mic remained clear. 8 p.m. Las Vegas Little Theatre per- artistic associate, LA Opera; lead Michael Phelps. the concept and ideas of living a Then, a tow-truck came for cars formed by Lysander Abadia. vocalist Le Rêve and numerous From age 14 through the Beijing well- disciplined life. It’s a virtu- parked behind the “stage.” “Rab- Go see this thought -provoking, roles throughout our vibrant Vegas Olympics, Phelps trained seven ous goal of every leader, right? But bit...” continued smoothly amidst a interactive script, produced Free, Valley scene. days a week, 365 days a year. By the notion of selective discipline ballet of moving vehicles! as a gift to local Vegas theatre- Kate’s stage techniques are doing so he gained a 52-training day was refreshing music to my ears and Truly, you couldn’t plan or pay goers, from all involved. steeped in Mary Overlie’s seminal, advantage over his competitors. He to my sometimes less than disci- for heavy-equipment poetic Kudos to The LAB’S amazing “Six Viewpoints,” a revered cur- spent 6 hours a day in the water plined ways. synchronicities like those — all in- five stop “theatrical ‘pub’ crawl” riculum at the Experimental The- training-mastering the discipline of To obtain this noble virtue as a corporated into the vibe — as if part of Nevada Conservatory, Magestic DOUG DICKERSON ater Wing of Tisch School of the one habit that ultimately earned him Here’s a thought that Keller ex- leader, like you perhaps, I wore of the production. A powerful be- Repertory, Cockroach Theatre, about doing everything right.” How Embrace the sacrifice Arts, NYU. Since 1978! with five theatre companies in both to the solo actor, on stage, as the Olympic gold. pressed that is worth mentioning: myself out trying to measure up to ing watching from above and TheLAB and Las Vegas Little The- refreshing! The formula will look like this: Space, Shape, Time, Emotion, producing and performing this show starts: Never read before. The story of Phelps is quite in- The payoff from developing the what at times was just an improb- threatening to drag [the vehicles] atre. More at www.thelablv.org. Selective discipline brings a SD(Selective discipline) Movement, Story: these six “view- absurdist-adventure script by Last week I attended LAB LV’s spiring. That he would channel so right habit is pretty obvious. It gives able reality. It was frustrating. The measure of healthy simplicity to points” are deeply examined and Nassim Soleimanpour. production downtown, two blocks much time and energy into his life’s you the success you’re searching fallout? Becoming the jack of all +S(Sacrifice) = Success. Unless your life. Here are a few sugges- integrated — freed from rigid sepa- Five different spaces, times and from unique, reasonably-priced res- passion for swimming at such a for. What sometimes gets over- trades, the master of none. Keller you are willing to sacrifice the good tions on how to make that happen. rations in performance-practice — actors! taurants, as well as lovely Container young age is impressive. It also looked, however, is an amazing adds, “You can become successful for the great you will always floun- Embrace your ‘one thing’ by Overlie’s deeply evolved sys- The backstory: Nassim could not Park. Sited in comfortable El Cid caused me to think about how we windfall: It also simplifies your life. with less discipline that you think, der. It’s time to focus, embrace your Selective discipline in your life tem. get a passport (because he refused parking lot (great acoustics from as leaders develop our own patterns Your life gets clearer and less com- for one simple reason: success is one thing, and channel your ener- begins when you identify what your Grounded in integrative work, to do required national service) and walls) with chairs accommodating of discipline and personal growth. plicated because you know what about doing the right thing, not gies to become the person God cre- aided by force of inspiration, Kate devised this script as a way to reach 68 audience members, this is indeed ‘one thing’ is and direct your ener- ated you to be. gies towards it. It’s as simple and and many others, expanded View- the world—beyond politics. Pop-Up Theatre! The sacrifice won’t always be BEHIND THE MIKE complicated as that. But you will point concepts by collaborating Uniquely, his script is presented One section deals with training easy. Muhammad Ali put it this burn yourself out and have less en- way, “I hated every minute of train- ergy for what truly matters so long ing, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer Setback or Success as you don’t know what it is. Las Vegas celebrated its western Embrace your now and live the rest of your life as By Michael A. Aun USA Weightlifting National Cham- selective discipline a champion.” And this is the reward Defeat is a tough pill to swallow, pionship in Kansas City in Febru- of embracing the sacrifice — know- especially self-inflicted defeat. You ary. Not only is he a champion in Discovering your one thing is ing that your success would not roots with Helldorado Days Parade do not mind being bested in a com- the weight room where he holds liberating. Knowing your purpose have come about any other way. petition. Someone wins and some- seven state records in Olympic- gives life meaning. But now comes * * * * * Special to the Las Vegas Tribune one loses in every contest. style weightlifting, but he also ex- the channeling of that discipline to Doug Dickerson is a syndicated Long before Las Vegas became Imagine what it feels like to be cels in the classroom. He is a mem- take you to new levels of growth home to glitzy gambling joints and told you have just won the World ber of the National Honor Society, and potential. Sadly, you can know columnist. He writes a weekly col- a steady stream of tourists, it was a Championship of Public Speaking and will enroll in pre-med at the your one thing and still not live up umn for this newspaper. To contact tiny desert outpost. The city’s cel- for Toastmasters International in University of Florida in Gainesville to your potential if you don’t form Doug Dickerson, email him at ebration of those Wild West roots Toronto, Ontario, Canada... and in later this year. the proper growth habits. ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. returned to downtown last weekend. the next breath you are told that you However, he first has a couple Saturday’s 2017 Helldorado have been disqualified for going of other dates to fulfill. He will Days Parade stepped off at 10 a.m., eight seconds over your time limit, compete in the Pan American and followed a roughly mile-long i.e. YOU BEAT YOU! No one else Games in Ecuador in May and will route between Gass and Stewart av- is to blame, just you. head for Japan for the Junior Worlds enues. I know that idiot quite well. I MICHAEL A. AUN in June. Esther Reincke, the city’s special face him every morning in the mir- your fall. No one else to blame... Cory’s own experience at inter- events coordinator, called ror, which is an even tougher pill to just you. national levels will help him nego- Helldorado Days Las Vegas’ true swallow... a constant reminder of Fortunately for Josh, the pity tiate the natural fears of competing community event. “Because it’s so the self-inflicted wound of going promenade ended a few short at those levels. Cory is one of a cho- transient here, it’s hard to keep that eight seconds overtime and being months later and in the process, the sen few who qualified as a USA education going,” said Reincke, disqualified. student became the teacher. His in- Weightlifting Coach. He and his who has organized the parade since Rarely does one get a second spiration to make a comeback twin brother Jason have competed 2005. chance to change an outcome. The drove Cory to help him find a path numerous times on international The Las Vegas Elks’ Helldorado idiot to whom I refer did... winning back to the top... to control his stages. Their coaching influence Days has roots that go back to the the World Championship of Public providence. should calm the seas for Josh and 1930s. The event took a hiatus in Speaking one year to the day later “Even though he did not show he approaches his ultimate goal of the late 1990s until 2005, when in Vancouver, British Columbia, it,” says Cory, “Josh was in a bad making the Olympic Team. then-mayor Oscar Goodman pushed Canada. mental state after the state finals last Ironically, for Cory, the student for its return in the city’s centennial When you fall to defeat at your became the teacher. Helping Josh year. year. Regardless of how he felt, he own hands, you have only yourself did what I asked of him and con- meet his lofty goals required twice- The parade had 88 entries, and to blame and no one else. Not a-day year-around training, proper was free to the public. tinued to suffer under the training speaking for others, but it is easy to program to improve. Most would programming guidance, diet/nutri- fall prey to a pity-party. However, quit. Josh did the opposite. He tion indoctrination as well as bal- feeling sorry for you never changes ancing a demanding school sched- doubled his efforts. His attitude and an outcome though it does cleanse ule. effort in his training made the state the soul and hastens the grieving “He is relentless,” remarks Cory. finals just a formality. No one was process. “His work ethic is unwavering and close to him.” A similar thing happened to a he enjoys every second of the suf- Fighting off the tears of joy this young weightlifter named Josh fering. In excelling himself, Josh time, exactly 345 days later he Piasecki, who lifts for my son, has helped make Cory a better Coach Cory Aun at St. Cloud High hoisted a record-setting 710 coach and a better person. School in Florida. A year ago, Josh pounds, to capture the Florida High Anyone can take a pat on the suffered a tragic defeat, losing the School Athletic Association State back and celebrate victory. Not ev- State Title in weightlifting for his Championship, besting his nearest eryone can make a comeback and weight group. competitor by some 55 pounds. pay the price to get back up to the He mentally moved to “pity- “No matter the setback or suc- top. Josh Piasecki has done that. A city” where the commiseration cess,” says Cory, “Josh finds a way rising tide does, in fact, lift all ships. lasted several months, causing him to improve and surpass his previ- * * * * * deep depression. Those of us who ous achievements. He has a relent- Michael Aun is a syndicated col- Sundays from 12.30 to 2 p.m. have failed at something know that less and unwavering mentality to- umnist and writes a weekly column Please call 702-706-6875 for information feeling. It is hard to find the inspi- wards training and his academics.” for this newspaper. To contact ration to rise up and get back in the This was not Josh’s first rodeo. Michael Aun, email him at and directions to the study group game when you are the cause of He had already captured the 2017 [email protected].

Members of Las Vegas Nellis Lodge 46 took part in the May 13 Helldorado parade

Nellis Lodge 46 Worshipful Master Clay Travis Lindsey and Nelson Sardelli pose with LVMPD officer at the end of the parade. Master Masons from Nellis Lodge 46 Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 SOCIAL SECURITY AWARENESS 3 Ways Retirement Planning Has Gotten Trickier in 2017 Watch out for these new retirement planning gotchas. By Emily Brandon Delayed fiduciary rule US News Staff Writer A Department of Labor rule re- Individuals need a lot of knowl- quiring financial advisors handling edge and information in order to 401(k)s and individual retirement make informed decisions about accounts to act in the best interest saving and investing for retirement. of their clients that was scheduled However, due to several recent rule to take effect on April 10 has now changes, workers who are making been delayed for 60 days until June retirement preparations will receive 9. President Donald Trump issued less information and fewer guaran- a presidential memorandum direct- tees that the information is accurate ing the Labor Department to review unless they carefully seek it out on the rule in February. As such, pro- their own. Here are several recent fessionals who provide advice to retirement benefit changes that retirement investors will be treated could impact how you prepare for as fiduciaries and required to pro- retirement and how to overcome vide advice in the best interest of these challenges. clients, charge reasonable compen- No more paper Social sation and refrain from making mis- Security statements leading statements beginning on The Social Security Administra- June 9. tion stopped mailing paper state- A study shows that most Ameri- ments to people under age 60 in cans don’t even review their plans 2017. The agency expects to save The Social Security Administration stopped mailing paper statements to people under age 60 in 2017. (See Brandon, Page 29) $11.3 million in fiscal year 2017 due to lower processing and mail- ing costs. Paper statements will only be sent to people age 60 and over who are not yet registered for benefits and don’t have a my So- cial Security account where they can view statements online. Social Security statements list your earnings history and how much you have paid into Social Security. They also provide an es- timate of how much you will re- ceive if you claim payments at vari- ous ages, what your benefit will be if you become disabled and how your family members will be pro- vided for if you pass away. You can use your Social Security statement to make decisions about when to retire, the best age to sign up for benefits and how much you need to save for retirement. Forthcoming research by Bar- bara Smith, a senior economist for the Social Security Administration, and Kenneth Couch, an economics professor at the University of Con- necticut, found that receiving a So- cial Security statement resulted in statistically significant decreases in early claiming and corresponding increases in claiming at later ages. Retirees who start their benefit at older ages up until age 70 get big- ger monthly payments going for- ward. “If you think you are going to live beyond the average life ex- pectancy, then you are going to be better off delaying,” says Robin Sherwood, a certified financial planner for HTG Investment Advi- sors in New Canaan, Connecticut. The SSA has a history of start- ing and stopping paper statements. The agency previously sent state- ments to workers in the year they attained ages 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 between 2014 and 2016, and mailed annual paper statements to all workers ages 25 and older be- tween 1999 and 2011. In the ab- sence of a paper statement, work- ers age 18 and older who want to check that their earnings have been recorded correctly or get an esti- mate of their future benefit for re- tirement planning purposes can cre- ate a “my Social Security” account and view their statement online at any time. May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 27 Adding additional security to protect what’s important to you By Barbara Duckett —Start or change direct deposit Social Security Public Affairs of your benefit payment; Specialist in Las Vegas —Request a replacement Medi- Social Security continues to care card; and evaluate and improve how we pro- —Get a replacement SSA-1099 tect what’s important to you. We or SSA-1042S for tax season. take this responsibility seriously, If you currently don’t receive and we have a robust cybersecurity benefits, you can request a replace- program in place to help protect the ment Social Security card if you personal information you entrust to meet certain requirements, check us. Adding additional security mea- the status of your application or sures to safeguard your personal appeal, as well as access a number information — but making them of other useful resources. Since my easy to use — is a vital part of keep- Social Security became available in ing you safe and secure. May 2012, more than 30 million Most people who do business people have created and use my with us online use our my Social Social Security accounts. Security portal, where, if you cur- As of June 10, 2017, we require rently receive benefits you can: a second method to check the iden- —Request a replacement Social tification of my Social Security ac- Yes, you can collect on Security card if you meet certain re- count holders when they register or quirements; sign in. This is in addition to the —Get your benefit verification first layer of security, a username letter; and password. You will be able to your ex’s Social Security —Check your benefit and pay- choose either your cell phone or ment information and your earnings your email address as your second By Katie Young mence benefits immediately upon eligibility for an ex-spouse,” said record; identification method. Using two CNBC reaching full retirement age because Chris Ure, managing director at —Change your address and ways to identify you when you log There may be one last thing to there is no delayed retirement credit (See Young, Page 29) phone number; (See Duckett, Page 29) love about your ex: their Social Se- curity check. Provided you meet certain cri- teria, you may be eligible for a big- ger monthly payment, courtesy of your former spouse. Given that about 43 percent of unmarried older Americans rely on this government benefit for at least 90 percent of their income, this little bump can be huge, as long as you know about it. “Divorced benefits and qualifi- cations aren’t discussed anywhere on the statement you get in the mail,” said Rob Kron, head of in- vestment and retirement education for the asset management firm BlackRock. “People just don’t know they are eligible for this money and often times it goes unclaimed.” See if you qualify What hurdles do you need to clear in order to collect on an ex- spouse’s work record? As long as your ex is entitled to Social Secu- rity, you must meet four main cri- teria: —Your former marriage lasted at least 10 years. —You are age 62 or older. —You are currently unmarried. —The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than your ex-spouse’s benefit. If all that is true, you may be entitled to up to one-half of your ex’s full retirement benefit, regard- less of when they decide to take Social Security or if they remarry. Timing is everything You may start receiving your ex’s Social Security as early as age 62 but doing so will permanently lower your benefits because you’re not waiting until your full retire- ment age, which for most current retirees is age 66, to claim. For example, if you were born in 1955 and file at 62 for your ex- spouse’s benefit, you will see a 30 percent reduction in your check than if you waited until your full retirement age. While the government will pe- nalize you for taking your ex’s ben- efit early, it won’t reward you for delaying. If you were using your own work record, each year you delay filing for Social Security beyond your full retirement age boosts your payment by 8 percent. That’s not the case for ex- spouses. “It is important to file and com- Page 28 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 Midlife Mainers should know about these changes in Social Security By Meg Haskell retirement, age there is no limit on later, Social Security remains a cor- BDN Staff what can be earned. nerstone of most Americans’ retire- An estimated 221,000 Mainers For people filing for first-time ment plans, although it was never 65 and older collect monthly So- benefits this year at full retirement intended to be the sole source of cial Security retirement benefits. age, the maximum monthly benefit income and few are able to live The number is expected to rise — based on your earnings over time comfortably on its monthly pay- steadily over the next 15 years as — increased $48, from $2,639 to ments without additional resources. members of the baby boom genera- $2,687 per month. And, for current As the generation born between tion reach retirement age and start wage earners and their employers, 1946 and 1964 enters retirement collecting their benefits. The aver- the amount of annual income sub- age, Social Security benefits are age benefit is about $1,160 per ject to the 6.2 percent Social Secu- secure. With an interest-earning month, and for one in three Maine rity tax has jumped from $118,500 fund of about $2.8 trillion, analysts retirees it is the only reliable source to $127,200. say the program is in good shape at of income. The bigger picture current benefit levels through 2034. Established in 1935 as an ele- The federal Social Security pro- That’s the year when projections ment of the Depression-era New gram was established in 1935, af- estimate the program will no longer Deal legislation enacted by Presi- ter multiple bank failures and a dev- be able to meet more than about 75 dent Franklin Roosevelt, Social astating crash of the stock market percent of its obligations, even as Security pumps about $4.6 billion wiped out the jobs, savings and re- the number of new enrollees de- per year into the Maine economy. tirement plans of millions of Ameri- clines with the continued advance The program enjoys broad con- cans. As an element of the Depres- of the boomer generation. That’s in sumer popularity and bipartisan sion-era New Deal legislation part because the smaller workforce political support, according to Lori signed into law by President following the boomers will contrib- Parham, executive director of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the tax- ute fewer tax dollars to the system Maine chapter of the senior advo- funded Social Security guaranteed while the cost of living is expected cacy group AARP. Elizabeth Johns, 73, a social security expert, poses for a portrait in a basic income for unemployed to rise. And the swell of elderly “Especially in a state like Maine Bangor recently. A number of changes in Social Security took effect at Americans and retirees, a safety net boomers will linger well into the that is older, that is poor, Social Se- the beginning of 2017, most people don’t know about them. By 2034, it to prevent them from living in ab- 2040s. curity is a critically important pro- is estimated that the system will be able to pay only about 75 percent of ject poverty. “Everyone [in Washington, gram,” she said. The traditional pri- its obligations unless revenues increase and/or benefits decrease. These days, more than 80 years (See Haskell, Page 29) vate pension system of retirement has all but disappeared, she noted, and the struggling economy means many Maine workers live from paycheck to paycheck with little ability to save and invest for their retirement years. A recent report from the University of Maine shows that, statewide, retirement savings are on the decline while seniors’ dependency on public as- sistance is growing. So while Social Security is stable and adequately funded, Parham said, it’s important that beneficiaries here understand how it changes from year to year as well as the forces that shape its future. Changes in 2017 Social Security changes a little each year in response to economic conditions, scheduled adjustments, regulatory requirements and law- making. This year, for example ac- cording to the online investment and financial planning site The Motley Fool, a handful of changes took effect in January that already are impacting the workers and em- ployers who fund the program as well as the retirees who rely on it. For 2017, a small cost of living adjustment amounts to about $4 more per month for the average beneficiary — but this will likely be offset by an increase in the cost of Medicare premiums. For people turning 62 this year, full retirement age increases from 66 years to 66 years and two months, which wors- ens the already significant monthly benefit reduction for those who file early. “Now, people who claim So- cial Security as early as possible won’t be four years early — they’ll be four years and two months early, which results in an even bigger re- duction,” The Motley Fool ex- plains. Also, the amount you can earn by continuing to work while col- lecting Social Security benefits has increased this year, whether you have reached full retirement age or not. Beneficiaries who will not reach full retirement age in 2017 may earn up to $16,920 without penalty, up from $15,720. Those who will reach full retirement age this year may earn $44,880, up from $41,880. After reaching full Page 28 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 29 Brandon Duckett Midlife Mainers should know about (Continued from Page 26) bor Department rule that made it (Continued from Page 27) device you are using such as a tab- cial Security account. on an annual basis. easier to set up state retirement ac- on will help better protect your ac- let, smart phone, or computer. No Our new my Social Security de- In the meantime, you can ask counts, and not all states want the count from unauthorized use and matter what type of device you sign puts you in control — whether these changes in Social Security potential financial advisors if they responsibility of helping workers to potential identity fraud. If you plan choose, you will have full, easy-to- you’re using a computer, smart are willing to act as a fiduciary and prepare for retirement. “Regardless to select email as your second use access to your personal my So- phone, or tablet. By Meg Haskell retirement, age there is no limit on later, Social Security remains a cor- agree to recommend only invest- of any action on the resolution method, you can ensure that the BDN Staff what can be earned. nerstone of most Americans’ retire- ments that are in your best interest. pending in the U.S. Senate, employ- one-time security code email does Young (Continued from Page 27) An estimated 221,000 Mainers For people filing for first-time ment plans, although it was never Take care to find out how your fi- ees who work for employers who not go into your spam or junk folder HighTower Boca Raton. 65 and older collect monthly So- benefits this year at full retirement intended to be the sole source of nancial advisor is paid and if he or do not offer a retirement plan can by adding no [email protected] to your contact list How to figure out which is more cial Security retirement benefits. age, the maximum monthly benefit income and few are able to live she will make more money by steer- most definitely plan on participat- We’re committed to using the Luckily you don’t need to pick up the phone and ask your ex how The number is expected to rise — based on your earnings over time comfortably on its monthly pay- ing you into specific investments ing in Secure Choice,” says Katie best technologies and standards much their payments will be. Instead, you should be able to compare both steadily over the next 15 years as — increased $48, from $2,639 to ments without additional resources. that might not be the best possible Selenski, executive director of Cali- available to protect our customers’ payments yourself by making a stop at your local Social Security office members of the baby boom genera- $2,687 per month. And, for current As the generation born between fit for you. “Knowing how your fornia Secure Choice. “Our goal is advisor is compensated will give to open for business in late 2018, data. This new security advance- or going online to the agency’s website. You’ll need your marriage cer- tion reach retirement age and start wage earners and their employers, 1946 and 1964 enters retirement you some insight as to their poten- with phase-in over three years.” ment is just one of the ways we’re tificate and divorce decree before starting the process. collecting their benefits. The aver- the amount of annual income sub- age, Social Security benefits are tial conflicts of interest,” says Brian In the absence of a state-run re- ensuring the safety of the resources What if you get remarried? age benefit is about $1,160 per ject to the 6.2 percent Social Secu- secure. With an interest-earning Schaeffer, a certified financial plan- tirement program, people without entrusted to us. Once that happens you can no longer claim under your ex’s record. month, and for one in three Maine rity tax has jumped from $118,500 fund of about $2.8 trillion, analysts ner for ShankerValleau Wealth Ad- access to retirement benefits at The my Social Security portal Instead you would use your own, or your current spouse’s benefit. If your retirees it is the only reliable source to $127,200. say the program is in good shape at visors in Skokie, Illinois. “A fidu- work can independently sign up for will also now automatically adjust second marriage ends in divorce, death or annulment you can always go of income. The bigger picture current benefit levels through 2034. ciary is required to put their client’s an IRA, Roth IRA or myRA. These to the size of the screen and kind of back and claim that first ex-spouse’s benefit if it was higher. Established in 1935 as an ele- That’s the year when projections The federal Social Security pro- interests first.” accounts offer similar tax breaks to ment of the Depression-era New gram was established in 1935, af- estimate the program will no longer Rule changes for state a 401(k) plan, but the contribution Deal legislation enacted by Presi- ter multiple bank failures and a dev- be able to meet more than about 75 retirement accounts limits are much lower. For example, dent Franklin Roosevelt, Social astating crash of the stock market percent of its obligations, even as Several states, including Califor- employees with access to a 401(k) Security pumps about $4.6 billion wiped out the jobs, savings and re- the number of new enrollees de- nia, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland plan can defer paying income tax per year into the Maine economy. tirement plans of millions of Ameri- clines with the continued advance and Oregon, have established state- on up to $18,000 that they save for The program enjoys broad con- cans. As an element of the Depres- of the boomer generation. That’s in run individual retirement accounts, retirement, and that amount jumps sumer popularity and bipartisan sion-era New Deal legislation part because the smaller workforce often through a program called Se- to $24,000 for people age 50 and political support, according to Lori signed into law by President following the boomers will contrib- cure Choice. Employees who don’t older. The IRA contribution limit is Parham, executive director of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the tax- ute fewer tax dollars to the system have access to a 401(k) plan or simi- a much more modest $5,500 each Maine chapter of the senior advo- funded Social Security guaranteed while the cost of living is expected lar type of retirement account could year, or $6,500 for older savers. cacy group AARP. Elizabeth Johns, 73, a social security expert, poses for a portrait in a basic income for unemployed to rise. And the swell of elderly be automatically enrolled and have Emily Brandon is the senior edi- “Especially in a state like Maine Bangor recently. A number of changes in Social Security took effect at Americans and retirees, a safety net boomers will linger well into the money withheld from their pay- tor for Retirement at U.S. News. She that is older, that is poor, Social Se- the beginning of 2017, most people don’t know about them. By 2034, it to prevent them from living in ab- 2040s. check and deposited in a personal has been writing about retirement curity is a critically important pro- is estimated that the system will be able to pay only about 75 percent of ject poverty. “Everyone [in Washington, retirement account unless they take and aging issues for over a decade. gram,” she said. The traditional pri- its obligations unless revenues increase and/or benefits decrease. These days, more than 80 years (See Haskell, Page 29) action to opt out. The Department Her best retirement tips are col- vate pension system of retirement of Labor issued rules last year al- lected in the new book “Pension- has all but disappeared, she noted, lowing states to set up retirement less: The 10-Step Solution for a and the struggling economy means accounts for private-sector employ- Stress-Free Retirement”. You can many Maine workers live from ees who don’t receive retirement contact her on Twitter, circle her on paycheck to paycheck with little benefits at work. However, the Sen- Google+ or email her at ability to save and invest for their ate recently voted to reverse a La- [email protected]. retirement years. A recent report from the University of Maine Haskell shows that, statewide, retirement (Continued from Page 26) non-starter for most Democrats. savings are on the decline while D.C.] knows we need to do some- “We’re reaching out to members of seniors’ dependency on public as- thing to deal with the fact that So- Congress and working to educate sistance is growing. cial Security is going to run into our members,” she said. So while Social Security is trouble in 2034, and the sooner we And she agrees with Johns’ as- stable and adequately funded, do it the less painful it will be,” said sessment that lawmakers will be Parham said, it’s important that Elizabeth Johns of Orono, who, at turning their attention to Social Se- beneficiaries here understand how 73, recently completed a doctorate curity sooner rather than later, when it changes from year to year as well degree from the University of Mas- they’re ready to move away from as the forces that shape its future. sachusetts in the economic security repealing, replacing or reforming Changes in 2017 of older adults. But, she added, the Affordable Care Act, revising Social Security changes a little opinions vary widely about the best the tax code and other issues they’re each year in response to economic approach. currently grappling with. conditions, scheduled adjustments, “It’s going to be a major battle,” “The sky is not falling,” Parham regulatory requirements and law- she said. Johns said several propos- said, “but we do need leadership on making. This year, for example ac- als targeting the long-term future of both sides of the aisle to ensure the cording to the online investment Social Security will be considered longterm viability of this program.” and financial planning site The by Congress in the coming months. Motley Fool, a handful of changes From privatizing the program took effect in January that already through incentives for individual retirement investing, to curtailing are impacting the workers and em- benefits or increasing tax funding, ployers who fund the program as she said, the issue has been a hot well as the retirees who rely on it. debate for decades. For 2017, a small cost of living The idea of privatization, popu- adjustment amounts to about $4 lar with many Republicans, gained more per month for the average some traction during the adminis- beneficiary — but this will likely tration of President George W. Bush be offset by an increase in the cost but quickly disappeared during the of Medicare premiums. For people economic recession that started in turning 62 this year, full retirement 2008. age increases from 66 years to 66 “It probably will come up years and two months, which wors- again,” Johns said, “though people ens the already significant monthly are still embarrassed about 2008.” benefit reduction for those who file A Republican bill awaiting hear- early. “Now, people who claim So- ing includes changing the official cial Security as early as possible full retirement age to 69 over time, won’t be four years early — they’ll up from the current 66 or 67 de- be four years and two months early, pending on when you were born; which results in an even bigger re- decreasing spouse and dependent duction,” The Motley Fool ex- benefit levels for high-income earn- plains. ers; eliminating income tax on ben- Also, the amount you can earn efits for those with lower monthly by continuing to work while col- payments; and adopting an alternate method for determining cost of liv- lecting Social Security benefits has ing adjustments, which would re- increased this year, whether you duce the periodic COLA adjust- have reached full retirement age or ment. not. Beneficiaries who will not A Democrat-sponsored bill, reach full retirement age in 2017 meanwhile, would raise the mini- may earn up to $16,920 without mum benefit for individuals with 30 penalty, up from $15,720. Those years or more in the workforce, in- who will reach full retirement age crease the amount that individuals this year may earn $44,880, up and employers pay into the system from $41,880. After reaching full and raise the taxable wage level for funding the program from the cur- rent $127,200 to $400,000. “These are likely to be the two dueling pieces of legislation when Congress turns its attention to the issue of reforming Social Security,” Johns said. At AARP Maine, Parham said the nonpartisan organization has not taken a position on any specific pro- posals, although it is opposed on broad principle to privatization given fluctuations in the stock mar- ket and individuals’ differing abili- ties to understand the principles of investing. While agreeing that steps must be taken to ensure the program’s sustainability and its suc- cess, the organization is research- ing alternatives to find acceptable middle ground. “We feel strongly that there should be a bipartisan approach to changing Social Security and ensur- ing its viability for the future,” Parham said. For example, she said, “if you scrap the cap on taxable in- come, you would pretty much solve the problem.” But that approach is unlikely to garner support from Republicans, while a move to sharply curtail benefits would be a Page 30 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 drinking “8 by 8” is an easy-to-re- member amount that can help people on the right track in terms What You of water consumption. Take time — and take note — to ensure you are getting enough. Need To One guideline is to drink water in the morning, when you wake, and too, 30 minutes before meals and Know about an hour or two after meals (aim not to drink excessive amounts By Dr Nina Radcliff after 7 p.m. as it may interfere with or “absorbing” water from stool thirsty to drink water as that gener- your sleep). If you find in your day, before it exits our digestive tract. ally means you have waited too you have had very little water, I H2Ohhhhhh So Important The result is hardening and de- long and are probably already de- encourage you to set a timer or a creased transit time of “poop”— hydrated. smartphone reminder. The goal is Foundational and Vital also known as constipation. An age-old question is how to be properly hydrated, every day Stroke and Survival much water is enough? The answer — it can make a world of differ- Health Benefits After Stroke is not as simple as we often hear. ence in your overall health. Make a By Dr. Nina Radcliff are craving for a cookie, pastry, or In studies by leading centers in- The recommended amount of wa- commitment today!! You may know that water makes something with sugar, it may not cluding one out of Johns Hopkins ter that should be drunk everyday * * * * * up about two-thirds of who we are be your sweet tooth you are trying University, researchers found that varies from person to person de- This article is for general infor- — but did you know it influences to satisfy, but, instead, your thirst. nearly half of patients who pre- pending on factors such as level of mation only and should not be used 100 percent of the processes in our Combat Headaches sented with a stroke due to a clot activity, weight, diet and surround- for the diagnosis or treatment of body? Yes, we are made of about Headaches are one of the first were dehydrated. And, too, they did ing temperature. According to the medical conditions and cannot sub- 70 percent water! But did you know signs of dehydration and there are worse in the long run. Institute of Medicine (IOM), an es- stitute for the advice from your that our muscles and kidneys are two possible theories for this. First, Concentration and Energy timated adequate intake for men is medical professional. Dr. Nina has about 75 percent water? Lungs is that when we do not have enough Approximately 80 to 85 percent approximately 13 cups a day. For used all reasonable care in compil- about 83 percent? Brain cells about water, our blood volume decreases, of our brain’s weight comes from women, an adequate intake is ing the current information but it 85 percent? And even our bones are and in order to prevent inadequate water. So it is no surprise that when around 9 cups. And while we have may not apply to you and your approximately 30 percent. That blood and oxygen flow to our brain, our water levels are low, our brain often heard the directive: “Drink symptoms. Always consult a doctor probably explains why we just feel the brain’s blood vessels compen- function is affected—chemical pro- eight 8-ounce glasses of water a or other health care professional for better when we are drinking enough sate by dilating. This causes duction that signals between brain day” (and it is close to the IOM’s diagnosis and treatment of medical of it, every day. “crowding” and pain. The other cells and nerve transmission that is recommendation for women), conditions. Because of water’s abundant and theory is that dehydration results in responsible for thinking, move- varied functions in our body, it is a electrolyte imbalance and stimu- ment, and memory. And when you vital nutrient. Our body uses water lates the nerves in our brain to send are feeling sluggish, like your en- in all its cells, organs, and tissues pain signals. ergy has been zapped or tired — to help regulate its temperature and Keeps us looking young this, too, is a sign of dehydration maintain other bodily functions. It Our skin cells can either main- and time to reach for some clean, is also used to lubricate the joints, tain the form of a grape or a raisin, natural water. protect the spinal cord and other depending on our hydration. When Too many are living in a mildly sensitive tissues, and assist the pas- we are properly hydrated, they are dehydrated state—impacting their sage of food through the intestines. like a grape. And, when dehydrated, health with various irritations like The excellent ability of water to our cells are shriveled up and can headaches, joint pain, low energy, dissolve so many substances allows make wrinkles we have appear digestive issues... the list goes on. I our cells to use valuable nutrients, more prominent. Drinking water consider H2O one of the essential minerals, and chemicals in biologi- can keep our fountain of youth from building blocks of good health. cal processes. In fact, to function drying up. Clean, natural water is important for properly, all the cells and organs of Healthy Digestion all of us, every day! And do check our body need water. When dehydrated, our body re- the source of your water. One of the Every day, on an average, our sorts to extreme measures to con- best waters you can drink is filtered body loses about two quarts of wa- serve water. This includes “pulling” water. And don’t wait until you are ter through breathing, sweating, di- gestion — and it’s E-S-S-E-N-T-I- A-L that we rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain high water content (soups, toma- toes, oranges). Keeping hydrated has a huge impact on our overall health. However, despite how cru- cial water is, a significant number of people fail to consume recom- mended levels of fluids each day. To understand how water is help- ing us, here are some great reasons why we should be hydrating with clean, natural water right now: Your Kidneys Water is essential for the kidneys to function. Every day, the kidneys filter around 120-150 quarts of fluid. Of these, approximately 1-2 quarts are excreted in the form of urine, and 198 are recovered by the bloodstream. When dehydrated, our kidneys resort to desperate mea- sures in order to conserve water— meaning, decreasing urine output. However, this can also result in the buildup of waste products, electro- lyte imbalances, and, if severe, acute kidney failure. And, as we start seeing temperatures rise, so too the incidence of miserable kidney stones. When properly hydrated, we maintain good urine flow and this prevents the buildup of minerals within our kidneys that can form stones. Calories Water is void of calories, the original and healthiest zero-calorie drink. As we know, our weight is dependent on the balance of calo- ries consumed versus burned. And, when we take in more than we use as fuel, we gain weight. Too many drinks that we commonly reach for are laden with calories (and added sugar). The average can of soda contains approximately 140 calo- ries; a glass of wine 140 calories; and 12-ounces of unsweetened apple juice 170 calories. And, if you think you are safe with a “diet” drink that gets its sweetness from artificial sweeteners and lacks calo- ries, think again. Research shows that they are linked to weight gain. So, the next time we want to quench our thirst, consider reaching for a glass of no-calorie water. Combats Dehydration- Driven Sugar Cravings

H2O is essential to a number of our body’s chemical processes, in- cluding the ability to release and tap into energy stores. Glycogen is pri- marily found in the liver and is our main storage form of glucose. How- ever, when we are dehydrated, our liver cannot release glycogen into the bloodstream where it can be uti- lized as fuel. Consequently, our body sends signals to our brain that it needs to consume something sweet—STAT! So the next time you May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 31

EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Maga- zine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.

Dear EarthTalk: Why do roof- photovoltaics, but the start-up is top solar panels have to be so big banking on homeowner willingness A Boston-based start-up is developing “solar skin” photovoltaic panels that match the underlying rooftop. and unsightly? Are there any bet- to spend a little more so unsightly Even though these panels cost slightly more than traditional photovoltaics, some homeowners would gladly ter-looking alternatives out there? roof panels don’t stick out like sore pay an aesthetics premium so their houses don’t stick out like sore thumbs in the neighborhood. — Maise Lipscomb, Helena, MT thumbs in the neighborhood. vert light from both the sun and ar- with some double-sided tape. counts for less than one percent of If aesthetics is the reason you’ve For that matter, the rooftop isn’t tificial sources into electricity. And Given that we could power all global energy production. But with been holding off on converting your the only option any more. Mary- California-based Sunflare is pio- of humanity’s electrical and indus- the costs of solar panels coming home to solar power, 2017 just land-based Solar Window Tech- neering a new generation of “thin- trial activities for a year with the down, maybe improving their look might be the year for you to take nologies is developing invisible film” photovoltaics that are only a amount of sunlight that hits the is just what we need to kickstart the the renewables leap. For starters, window coatings that house ultra- few micrometers thick and can be Earth’s surface in just an hour, it’s transition away from fossil fuel several panel makers now sell small solar cells designed to con- affixed to just about any surface a shame that solar power still ac- home power. “frameless” or “seamless” designs whereby photovoltaic panels appear to “float” on the roof surface, with sightlines unencumbered by big black metal framework apparatus. But getting rid of the frames hardly constitutes an aesthetic revolution. For that, we turn to electric-car pioneer Tesla, which made a big splash recently with the launch of its new Solar Roof system, which uses attractive, integrated solar tiles made out of tempered quartz glass to replace conventional roof tiles and shingles. The Solar Roof tiles can withstand upwards of three times the storm force of other tra- ditional roof tiles — and as such come with a warranty lasting the lifetime of the home or infinity, whichever comes first. While the Solar Roof system still costs about a third more than a tra- ditional photovoltaic rooftop set-up, its visual appeal could make the transition much more palatable to many potential rooftop solar wannabes. Photovoltaic installer SolarCity (co-founded by Elon Musk and then acquired by Tesla in late 2016) will roll out the new system, available for outright pur- chase or through a lease, in Cali- fornia beginning in June and plans to expand to other parts of the United States soon thereafter. But Tesla’s new Solar Roof isn’t the only option when it comes to more attractive rooftop solar instal- lations. Italian start-up Dyaqua, in- spired to bring the historic retrofit industry into the 21st century, has ramped up manufacturing on its so- called “Invisible Solar” photovol- taic roof tiles that are indistinguish- able from traditional terra cotta, wood or stone roofing. This re- placement roofing looks opaque but is translucent to the sun’s rays so light can enter and stoke the silicon solar cells inside. Meanwhile, Boston-based Sistine Solar is developing a “solar skin” product that matches the un- derlying rooftop. These newfangled MIT-designed panels reflect back an image of the roof below while still letting light through to the pho- tovoltaic cells within. Sistine’s “camouflaged” solar panels cost about 10 percent more than typical Page 32 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 PLACES TO GO “SEXXY” is Hot, Hot, Hot: Celebrating their 500th performance By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman unless otherwise indicated I was invited to the launch of The “Summer of SEXXY” with a two hour pre-show cocktail party in the Verona Sky Villa to meet the celeb- rities, VIP’s and take red carpet pic- tures following with the dynamite “SEXXY” performance in the Westgate Cabaret. The guests included retired Mas- ter Magician/ Award-Winning Documentary Producer Lance Bur- ton, America’s Got Talent Murray SawChuck celebrity magician (Planet Hollywood), Chippendales (Rio), close-up magician Doug “Lefty” Leferovich (Featured act in Murray SawChuck’s show- Planet Hollywood), British comedian Lenny Windsor, Zowie Bowie, Harrahs’ headliners in Tenors of Rock and too many more to list. Celebrating their second year, 500th performance, “SEXXY” thrills audiences as producer/ “SEXXY” producer/star Jennifer Ramos, the dancers and singer bring new production numbers hotter and sexier than before. Their motto: “Leave your inhi- bitions at the door as you enter this erotic, forbidden, tantalizing world of everything “SEXXY.” Jennifer Ramos’ background Jennifer Romas attends the celebration of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at the Westgate on May 8. (Photo by Erik Kabik) shows her undying passion for pany. While in Chicago she was Westgate Cabaret, at the Westgate Mixologist Eddie Perales, includ- [email protected]. dance and performance, Jennifer fortunate enough to also Play Hotel. General Admission ($39.95 ing the “SEXXY” Signature Cock- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a got her start as a gymnast and Min- SNOW WHITE for Disney’s plus tax and service charge), VIP tail, VIP Cabanas, oversized games, favorite comedian, singer, produc- nesota State Floor Champion. Pocahontas at the Shubert theater ($59.95 plus tax and service live DJs and appearances from the tion show, magician, group, or en- Coaches thought it would be a good and at the Lopa De Vega in Spain. charge). Ages: 18+ ladies of “SEXXY.” tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? idea to take dance to improve her After her last performance at the The Playground Pool Parties * * * * * Just let us know about your favor- gymnastic ability. KENNEDY CENTER for former Beginning Monday, May 22, the Award-winning Syndicated Col- ite and you may win free show tick- It was a whole new beginning president BILL CLINTON, she de- “SEXXY” girls will host Modelo umnist Sandy Zimmerman Show ets or other prizes. Send the name from there. With the support of her cided to move to the Glitz and Mondays during The Playground and Dining Reviews, Travel, of your favorite, reasons for your family she left Minnesota for a glamour of Las Vegas. Pool Party at the newly-renovated Health, Luxury Resorts and more. choice, name, e-mail address, and dance scholarship to work with Call the Westgate Las Vegas Westgate Las Vegas Pool. Make the Sandy is talk show host of Sandy telephone number to the world-renowned GUS Resort & Casino Box Office at pool a playground with weekly Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV.com [email protected]. For GIORDANO JAZZ DANCE CHI- (800) 222-5361 for show tickets. drink specials, including $2 streaming. Suggest topics for ar- information or any questions, CAGO dance company, where she Show Days: Wednesday through Modelos and $4 Margaritas, spe- ticles, request information or ask please call Sandy Zimmerman at later toured and taught for the com- Saturday, 10:30 PM, in the cialty cocktails from celebrity questions, call 702-515-0846, email 702-515-0846.

Jennifer Romas and Harrah’s headliner’s Tenors of Rock attend the celebration of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at the Westgate on May 8. (Photo by Erik Kabik)

Gabriella Versace, “SEXXY” singing star, attends the celebration of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at Westgate on Monday, May 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. “SEXXY” Cast Page 32 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 17-23, 2017 May 17-23, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 33 LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS PLACES TO GO “SEXXY” is Hot, Hot, Hot: Celebrating their 500th performance By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman unless otherwise indicated I was invited to the launch of The “Summer of SEXXY” with a two hour pre-show cocktail party in the Verona Sky Villa to meet the celeb- rities, VIP’s and take red carpet pic- tures following with the dynamite “SEXXY” performance in the Westgate Cabaret. The guests included retired Mas- ter Magician/ Award-Winning Documentary Producer Lance Bur- ton, America’s Got Talent Murray SawChuck celebrity magician (Planet Hollywood), Chippendales (Rio), close-up magician Doug “Lefty” Leferovich (Featured act in Murray SawChuck’s show- Planet To place classified ads in the Las Vegas Tribune Hollywood), British comedian Lenny Windsor, Zowie Bowie, Harrahs’ headliners in Tenors of please call 702-426-6022 or 702-426-5902 Rock and too many more to list. Celebrating their second year, HELP WANTED INTERNET/TV OFFERS HEALTH 500th performance, “SEXXY” thrills audiences as producer/ “SEXXY” producer/star Jennifer Television Reporter/Writer Ramos, the dancers and singer bring NAU Television Services #603025 Northern Arizona University’s Television Services is currently seeking new production numbers hotter and a full time Television Reporter/Writer. Under direction of the Executive sexier than before. Producer, the Television Reporter/Writer produces, writes and delivers program material on camera for the university television station and Their motto: “Leave your inhi- other university departments. TV Services is a unit within Marketing bitions at the door as you enter this and Strategic Communications. The Television Reporter/Writer must erotic, forbidden, tantalizing world have the ability to translate complex content in a manner that promotes the university in the marketplace. Under direction of the of everything “SEXXY.” Producer/Director, this position also participates as a member of the Jennifer Ramos’ background Jennifer Romas attends the celebration of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at the Westgate on May 8. (Photo by Erik Kabik) production team using video camera, audio and lighting equipment to capture video and audio for new programming and in support of live shows her undying passion for pany. While in Chicago she was Westgate Cabaret, at the Westgate Mixologist Eddie Perales, includ- [email protected]. television broadcasts. dance and performance, Jennifer fortunate enough to also Play Hotel. General Admission ($39.95 ing the “SEXXY” Signature Cock- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a SPECIAL OFFERS Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, got her start as a gymnast and Min- SNOW WHITE for Disney’s plus tax and service charge), VIP tail, VIP Cabanas, oversized games, favorite comedian, singer, produc- broadcast production, film, fine arts, marketing or related field and two nesota State Floor Champion. Pocahontas at the Shubert theater ($59.95 plus tax and service live DJs and appearances from the tion show, magician, group, or en- years’ experience in broadcast reporting, broadcast writing, Coaches thought it would be a good and at the Lopa De Vega in Spain. charge). Ages: 18+ ladies of “SEXXY.” tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? multimedia, journalism, marketing or other related digital and/or video emphasis. Or six years’ experience in broadcast reporting/writing or idea to take dance to improve her After her last performance at the The Playground Pool Parties * * * * * Just let us know about your favor- related field. Or any equivalent combination of experience, training gymnastic ability. KENNEDY CENTER for former Beginning Monday, May 22, the Award-winning Syndicated Col- ite and you may win free show tick- and/or education.

It was a whole new beginning president BILL CLINTON, she de- “SEXXY” girls will host Modelo umnist Sandy Zimmerman Show ets or other prizes. Send the name Application Deadline: Open until further notice. from there. With the support of her cided to move to the Glitz and Mondays during The Playground and Dining Reviews, Travel, of your favorite, reasons for your Please see nau.jobs for full job descriptions and details on how to apply family she left Minnesota for a glamour of Las Vegas. Pool Party at the newly-renovated Health, Luxury Resorts and more. choice, name, e-mail address, and online! NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, dance scholarship to work with Call the Westgate Las Vegas Westgate Las Vegas Pool. Make the Sandy is talk show host of Sandy telephone number to minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. the world-renowned GUS Resort & Casino Box Office at pool a playground with weekly Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV.com [email protected]. For GIORDANO JAZZ DANCE CHI- (800) 222-5361 for show tickets. drink specials, including $2 streaming. Suggest topics for ar- information or any questions, PERSONALS CAGO dance company, where she Show Days: Wednesday through Modelos and $4 Margaritas, spe- ticles, request information or ask please call Sandy Zimmerman at later toured and taught for the com- Saturday, 10:30 PM, in the cialty cocktails from celebrity questions, call 702-515-0846, email 702-515-0846.

LEGAL HELP INTERNET/TV OFFERS

HOUSING

Jennifer Romas and Harrah’s headliner’s Tenors of Rock attend the celebration of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at the Westgate on May 8. (Photo by Erik Kabik)

HEALTH

OUTREACH PROGRAM

An outreach program to help the homeless to

Gabriella Versace, “SEXXY” singing star, attends the celebration help themselves. of the 500th performance and second year of “Sexxy” at Westgate on Monday, May 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. “SEXXY” Cast CHAPLAINSTEVENSTJOHN.COM